Beginning farmer or rancher
Beginning farmer or rancher means a farmer or rancher who has not operated a farm or ranch for more than 10 years and who materially and substantially participates in the operation. For a legal entity to be considered a beginning farmer or rancher, at least 50 percent of the interest must be beginning farmers or ranchers.
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.