; (G) provide technical assistance to producers and enterprises in the preparation of grant and loan applications; and (H) coordinate with State and local government agencies to enhance supply chain coordination and build on existing efforts to develop regional food systems. (14) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture. (15) Socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher The term socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher has the meaning given the term in section 355(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2003(e) ). (16) Value-added agricultural product The term value-added agricultural product has the meaning given the term in section 231(a) of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 ( 7 U.S.C. 1632a(a) ). (17) Veteran farmer or rancher The term veteran farmer or rancher has the meaning given the term in section 2501(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 2279(e) ). (b) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a program, to be known as the Agricultural Market Development Program , that— (1) streamlines existing programs and operations to more efficiently and effectively support the development, coordination, and expansion of— (A) direct producer-to-consumer marketing; (B) local and regional food markets and enterprises; and (C) value-added agricultural products; (2) connects and cultivates regional food economies through public-private partnerships; (3) supports the development of business plans, feasibility studies, and strategies for local and regional marketing opportunities; (4) strengthens capacity and regional food system development through community collaboration and expansion of mid-tier value chains; (5) improves income and economic opportunities for producers and food businesses through job creation and improved regional food system infrastructure