Socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher
Socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher means a farmer or rancher who is a member of a socially disadvantaged group whose members have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice because of their identity as members of a group without regard to their individual qualities. Socially disadvantaged groups include the following and no others unless approved in writing by CCC:
(i) American Indians or Alaskan Natives;
(ii) Asians or Asian-Americans;
(iii) Blacks or African Americans;
(iv) Hispanics; and
(v) Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.
Source
7 CFR § 1410.2
Scoping language
The definitions in part 718 of this title apply to this part and all documents issued in accordance with this part, except as otherwise provided in this section.