Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter.

“Association” means any corporation which is organized pursuant to this chapter. An association shall be deemed incorporated pursuant to this chapter, or organized pursuant to this chapter and shall be deemed a producer of a product within the meaning of this chapter, if it is functioning under, or is subject to, the provisions of this chapter, irrespective of whether it was originally incorporated pursuant to such provisions or was incorporated under other provisions.

“Member” includes members of associations without capital stock and holders of common stock in associations which are organized with shares of stock.

“Product” includes any horticultural, viticultural, aquacultural, forestry, dairy, livestock, poultry, bee, or farm product.