veteran farmer or rancher
Defined in 3 places of the United States Code.
The term “veteran farmer or rancher” has the meaning given the term in section 2279(a) of this title.
Source
- 2018–present7 U.S.C. § 1627cAgriculture · Local agriculture market program · in this section
The term “veteran farmer or rancher” means a farmer or rancher who—
(A) has served in the Armed Forces (as defined in section 101 of title 38); and
(B)
(i) has not operated a farm or ranch;
(ii) has operated a farm or ranch for not more than 5 years; or
(iii) is a veteran (as defined in section 101 of that title) who has first obtained status as a veteran (as so defined) during the most recent 5-year period.
Source
- 2018–present7 U.S.C. § 1502Agriculture · Purpose; definitions; protection of information; relation to other laws · as used in this subchapter
The term “veteran farmer or rancher” means a farmer or rancher who has served in the Armed Forces (as defined in section 101(10) of title 38) and who—
(A) has not operated a farm or ranch;
(B) has operated a farm or ranch for not more than 10 years; or
(C) is a veteran (as defined in section 101 of that title) who has first obtained status as a veteran (as so defined) during the most recent 10-year period.
Source
- 2019–present7 U.S.C. § 2279Agriculture · Outreach and assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers · in this section
The term "veteran farmer or rancher" means a farmer or rancher who has served in the Armed Forces (as defined in section 101(10) of title 38) and who—
(A) has not operated a farm or ranch;
(B) has operated a farm or ranch for not more than 10 years; or
(C) is a veteran (as defined in section 101 of that title) who has first obtained status as a veteran (as so defined) during the most recent 10-year period.
The Secretary shall carry out this section to encourage and assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, veteran farmers and ranchers, and beginning farmers and ranchers in the ownership and operation of farms and ranches through—
Source
- 2018–20197 U.S.C. § 2279Agriculture · Outreach and assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers · in this section
The term “veteran farmer or rancher” means a farmer or rancher who has served in the Armed Forces (as defined in section 101(10) of title 38) and who—
(A) has not operated a farm or ranch; or
(B) has operated a farm or ranch for not more than 10 years.
Source
- 2014–20187 U.S.C. § 2279Agriculture · Outreach and assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers · in this section