Definitions
N.D. Cent. Code § 6-09.11-01
in effect6-09.11-01. Definitions
In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:
1. "Family farm" means agricultural real estate operated and owned or leased by a
farmer, or other organization authorized to own or lease land used for farming or
ranching under chapter 10-06.1, where the majority of the labor necessary to operate
the farm is performed by the farmer and the farmer's family, if any.
2. "Farmer" means a resident of North Dakota whose principal occupation is or will be the
production of an agricultural commodity or livestock on a family farm if granted a loan.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t06c09-11.pdf#nameddest=6-09p11-01Fetched: 10/16/2026