Socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher
Socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher means a farmer or rancher who is a member of a group whose members have been subjected to racial, ethnic, or gender prejudice because of their identity as members of a group without regard to their individual qualities. For entities, at least 50 percent of the ownership interest must be held by individuals who are members of such a group. Socially disadvantaged groups include the following and no others unless approved in writing by the Deputy Administrator:
(1) American Indians or Alaskan Natives;
(2) Asians or Asian-Americans;
(3) Blacks or African Americans;
(4) Hispanics or Hispanic Americans;
(5) Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders; and
(6) Women.
Source
7 CFR § 9.302
Scoping language
The following definitions apply to this subpart. The definitions in part 1400 of this title apply, except where they conflict with the definitions in this section.