official
The term official means the Secretary, any officer, employee, or other person employed or appointed by the Department, and any agency or agent appointed by the Secretary to administer a marketing agreement or a marketing order, and any agent or employee of any such agency or agent;
Source
7 CFR § 900.200
Scoping language
As used in this subpart, the terms as defined in the Act shall apply with equal force and effect. In addition, unless the context otherwise requires: