The definition of ``agriculture,'' as contained in section 3(f) of the Act, is discussed in subpart B of this part 780. The principles there discussed should be referred to as guides to the meaning of the terms ``agricultural employee'' and ``growing and harvesting'' as used in section 13(a)(14). Sec. 780.510 ``Any agricultural employee.''
The section 13(a)(14) exemption applies to ``any agricultural employee'' who is employed in the specified activities. The term ``any agricultural employee'' includes not only agricultural employees of the tobacco grower but also such employees of other farmers or independent contractors. ``Any agricultural employee'' employed in the growing and harvesting of shade-grown tobacco will qualify for exemption if he engages in the specified processing operations. The use of the word ``agricultural'' before ``employee'' makes it apparent that separate consideration must be given to whether an employee is an ``agricultural employee'' and to whether he is employed in the specified ``growing and harvesting'' within the meaning of the Act.