Self Inspection
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
01.01	Have Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) manuals covering each growing area within the scope of this audit (e.g., growing operation, orchard, vineyard) been developed and are they available for review?	Yes	5	5		Yes, there is a written document with their Food Safety Program, that include Standard Operative Procedures (SOP's), Risk Assessments, Water Management Plan, Ranch Maps, Rodent Control Program, Amphibian Field Inspections logs, Plastic Netting Program.
01.02	Have documented Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)self-audits been completed for each growing area that is within the scope of this audit (e.g. growing operation, orchard, vineyard)?	Yes	7	7		Yes, conducted by Mike Pasquinelli. Records are kept on Pre-planting Food Safety inspections for all ranches, including water sources, equipment yard, facilities and shops. Corrective actions noted on each inspection are kept on file with monitoring logs.

Traceability
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
02.01	Is the growing area(s) adequately identified or coded to enable trace back and trace forward in the event of a recall?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Traceback program in written with emergency contact numbers and procedures. Ranch maps with name of ranch, block numbers, acreage, water distribution, takeouts, and restroom locations, commodity planting schedule, also available.

Ground History
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
03.01	Were farming area(s) used for growing food crops for human consumption last season?	Yes	0	0		Yes. The farming area was used for the production of crops for human consumption, as seen on crop history records. Land history affidavit are kept on file.
03.02	Has the growing area(s) been used for any non-agricultural functions? If No, go to 3.03	No	7	7		No. Refer to 3.01.
03.02a	If the land had been used previously for non-agricultural functions have soil tests been conducted showing soil was negative or within an appropriate regulatory agency's approved limits for contaminants?	N/A	0	0
03.03	Has the growing area(s) been used for animal husbandry or grazing land for animals? If No, go to 3.04	No	7	7		No. The growing area has not been used for animal husbandry or grazing animals. Refer to 3.01.
03.03a	If the land was used previously for animal husbandry or grazing land for livestock, has a risk evaluation been performed?	N/A	0	0
03.04	Is there any evidence of animal activity in the crop that is a potential food safety risk?	No	20	20		No. no evidence of animal activity in crops were seen during the time of the audit.
03.05	Has flooding from uncontrolled causes occurred on the growing area(s) since the previous growing season? If No, go to 3.06	No	0	0		No. No flooding has been occurred in this valley in the previous growing season.
03.05a	If the growing area(s) and product was affected from the flood waters, is there documented evidence that corrective measures were taken to affected land and product?	N/A	0	0
03.05b	Have soil tests been conducted on the flooded area(s) showing soil was negative or within an appropriate regulatory agency's approved limits for contaminants?	N/A	0	0
03.06	Is the growing operation under organic principles? If No , go to 3.07	Yes	0	0		Yes. This growing area is handled under organic principles.
03.06a	Is current certification by an accredited organic certification organization on file and available for review?	Yes	0	0		Yes. ASCO certified.
03.07	If the growing area(s) is a new purchase or lease, has a documented risk assessment been undertaken?	N/A	0	0		N/A. No new land open to grow produce in this ranch.

Adjacent Land Use
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
04.01	Is the adjacent land to the growing area a possible source of contamination from intensive livestock production (e.g. feed lots, dairy operations, poultry houses, meat rendering operation)? If No, go to 4.02	No	10	10		No. No intensive livestock production close to this field.
04.01a	Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate this possible contamination source onto the growing area (e.g. buffer areas, physical barriers, fences, ditches, etc.)?	N/A	0	0
04.02	Are, or is there evidence of domestic animals, wild animals, grazing lands (includes homes with hobby farms, and non commercial livestock) in proximity to growing operation? If No, go to 4.03	No	10	10		No. No evidence of domestic animals, wild animals, grazing lands in proximity to this growing operation. However this is an open area and grower have measures to mitigate or restrain animal (domestic and/or wild) entrance to this field (rodent control program, amphibian control, bird control program, plastic netting, all as needed, and monitoring records of visual inspections). Houses noted across Barbara Worth Rd.
04.02a	Have physical measures been put in place to restrain domestic animals, grazing lands, (includes homes with hobby farms, and non commercial livestock) and their waste from entering the growing area (e.g. vegetative strips, wind breaks, physical barriers, berms, fences, diversion ditches.)?	N/A	0	0
04.02b	Is there a written policy supported by visual evidence that domestic, livestock, or wild animals are not allowed in the growing area? Note: This includes any packaging or equipment storage areas.	N/A	0	0
04.02c	Are measures in place to reduce or limit the animal intrusion (i.e., monitoring field perimeter for signs of intrusion)?	N/A	0	0
04.03	Are untreated animal manure piles, compost, biosolids, or nonsynthetic amendment stored and/or applied on adjacent land? If No, go to 4.04	No	10	10		No. No untreated manure piles, compost, bio-solids, or non-synthetic amendments are stored close to this field.
04.03a	Have physical measures been taken to secure untreated animal manure piles, compost, biosolids, or nonsynthetic amendment stored and/or applied on adjacent land?	N/A	0	0
04.03b	If biosolids are stored and/or applied on adjacent land, has the adjacent landowner supplied paperwork confirming the biosolids meet prevailing guidelines, governmental, or local standards?	N/A	0	0
04.04	Is the growing area situated in a higher risk location where contamination could occur from nearby operations or functions (e.g. leach fields, runoff or potential flooding from sewers, toilet systems, industrial facilities, labor camps)? If No, go to 4.05	No	10	10		No. The growing operation is not situated in a higher risk location where contamination could occur from nearby operations.
04.04a	Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate risks related to nearby operations?	N/A	0	0
04.05	Is there a documented and implemented policy that infant or toddler aged children are not allowed in the growing area? NOTE: This includes any packaging or equipment storage areas.	Yes	10	10		Yes, there is a policy in place. Training outlines have included this policy and visitors policy, also.

Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
05.01	Is untreated human sewage sludge used in the growing cycle? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	No	20	20		No. Untreated human sewage sludge is not used in the growing operation.
05.02	Is compost produced from animal derived materials used by the grower? If No, go to 5.03	Yes	0	0	This question is specifically targeting compost produced from raw animal manures, as opposed to green waste.	Yes. Compost used in this certified organic farming operation.
05.02a	Are compost applications incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season?	Yes	10	10		Yes, records are kept on file with spreading date.
05.02b	Are there compost use records available for each growing area, including application records which shows that the interval between application and harvest was not less than 45 days?	Yes	15	15		Yes, application records are kept on file.
05.02c	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (CoA) from the compost supplier(s) that covers pathogen and heavy metal testing (plus any other legally/best practice required testing) and does the grower have relevant letters of guarantee regarding SOP's and logs?	Yes	20	20		Yes, all this relevant information was required from their supplier (Bull Enterprises) and all are kept on file.
05.03	Are biosolids used? If No, go to 5.04. NOTE: Special attention to commodity specific guidelines rules (e.g., Californian Leafy Greens) which ban the use of biosolids, see 5.03d	No	0	0		No. Bio-solids are not used in this farming operation.
05.03a	Are biosolids incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season?	N/A	0	0
05.03b	Are the grower's biosolids use records available for each growing area, especially application records?	N/A	0	0
05.03c	Are there a Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA) from the biosolid supplier(s) certifying compliance with prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0
05.03d	Are biosolids being applied to crops where the country of production regulations/guidelines ban the use such materials e.g. Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines in California? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0
05.04	Is untreated animal manure used? If No, go to 5.05. NOTE: Special attention to commodity specific guidelines rules (e.g., Californian Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines) which ban the use of untreated animal manures. See 5.04d	No	15	15		No. Untreated animal manure is not used in this farming operation.
05.04a	Is untreated animal manure incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season?	N/A	0	0
05.04b	Are there untreated animal manure records available for each growing area including application records which shows that the interval between application and harvest was not less than 120 days (unless more stringent laws or guidelines exist)?	N/A	0	0
05.04c	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), specification or some other document available for review provided by the untreated animal manure supplier stating the components of the material?	N/A	0	0
05.04d	Are untreated animal manures being applied to crops where the country regulations/guidelines ban the use such materials (e.g., Californian Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines)? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0
05.05	Are other nonsynthetic crop treatments used (e.g. compost teas, fish emulsions, fish meal, blood meal,"bio fertilizers")? If No, go to 5.06	Yes	0	0	Examples include but are not limited to compost teas, fish emulsions, fish meal, blood meal, and "bio fertilizers" that are produced from animal materials.	Yes. Agrolizer and chicken manure pellets are used in this certified organic operation.
05.05a	Are nonsynthetic treatments that contain animal products or animal manures applied to the edible portions crops?	No	15	15		No. All are applied pre-planting or through irrigation system.
05.05b	Are nonsynthetic crop treatment records available for each growing area including application records demonstrating the interval between application and harvest was not less than 45 days?	Yes	15	15		Yes, as seen on application records.
05.05c	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis available from the nonsynthetic crop treatment suppliers that covers pathogen and heavy metal testing (plus any other legally/best practice required testing)?	Yes	20	20		Yes, all relevant information is required from their supplier (True Organic Products) and are kept on file.
05.06	Are any soil amendments (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers) used that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures? If No, go to 5.07	No	0	0		No. Soil amendments are not used in this farming operation.
05.06a	Are the grower's soil amendment (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures) records available for review including application records?	N/A	0	0
05.06b	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA) and/or letters of guarantee stating that the materials used are free from animal products and/or animal manures?	N/A	0	0
05.07	Are inorganic fertilizers used? If No, go to 5.08	Yes	0	0		Yes. inorganic fertilizers are used in this farming operation.
05.07a	Are the grower's inorganic fertilizer records available for review including application records?	Yes	10	10		Yes, records are kept for each application.
05.07b	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), letters of guarantee or some other documents from the inorganic fertilizer supplier(s) that specifies the source of all the ingredients including inert materials?	Yes	7	7		Yes. Letters from suppliers, COA's, are kept on file. CPS, Fertizona, Dune Co., Sunland Chemical, Helena Chemical, Soilserve,
05.08	If fertilizers and/or fertilizer containers are stored on the property, are they stored in a manner to prevent contamination to the growing area(s) or any of water sources?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Not stored in this field. When application occurs, suppliers have nurse tanks for fertigation or applications through furrow irrigation.

Irrigation/Water Use
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
06.01	Does the growing operation practice dryland farming? If No, go to 6.02.	No	0	0	This refers to crop production that relies only on direct rainfall.	No. Irrigated cropping system.
06.01a	If the growing operation practices dryland farming, are there water systems used in the growing operation to supply for crop needs such as crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.02	N/A	0	0
06.01b	Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.01d.	N/A	0	0
06.01c	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.01d	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols which include how samples should be identified?	N/A	0	0
06.01e	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.01f	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.02	Is the water used for the growing operation sourced from Municipal or District water pipeline systems? If No, go to 6.03	No	0	0	(No recommendation)	No. Municipal or District pipelines are not used for irrigation in this farming operation.
06.02a	Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.02c.	N/A	0	0
06.02b	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.02c	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.02d	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.02e	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.02f	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
06.02g	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	N/A	0	0
06.02h	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.02i	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
06.03	Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from wells? If No, go to 6.04	No	0	0	(No recommendation)	No. Wells are not used for irrigation purposes in this farming operation.
06.03a	Are all well heads an adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0
06.03b	Is the well designed to prevent contamination?	N/A	0	0
06.03c	Is it evident that the well(s) is free from contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of wells?	N/A	0	0
06.03d	Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review?	N/A	0	0
06.03e	Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.03g	N/A	0	0
06.03f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.03g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.03h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.03i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.03j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
06.03k	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	N/A	0	0
06.03l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.03m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
06.04	Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from ponds, reservoirs, watersheds or other surface water source? If No, go to 6.05	No	0	0		No. Ponds, reservoirs, watersheds are not used for irrigation purposes in this farming operation.
06.04a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0
06.04b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	N/A	0	0
06.04c	Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the water source?	N/A	0	0
06.04d	Are records kept for the periodic visual inspections and disinfection treatments (if used) available for review?	N/A	0	0
06.04e	Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.04g	N/A	0	0
06.04f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.04g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.04h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.04i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.04j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
06.04k	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	N/A	0	0
06.04l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.04m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
06.05	Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from canals, rivers, ditches, or other open flowing water systems? If No, go to 6.06	Yes	0	0	Water sourced from canals, rivers, ditches or other open flowing water systems may carry more of a risk for contamination than closed water sources. For surface waters, consider the impact of storm events on irrigation practices. Bacterial loads in surface water are generally much higher than normal, and caution should be exercised when using these waters for irrigation.	Yes. Irrigation water used in this farming operation is sourced from canals.
06.05a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Untreated manure not observed close to canals or ditches in this farming operation.
06.05b	Is the water source under the direction of a water authority or district?	Yes	5	5		Yes, there is a District Water authority who handles the distribution of the canal water to all growers.
06.05c	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	Yes	0	7	Animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) should not have access to the system due to the possibility of contamination occurrences.	Yes, since this is an open area source, however, domestic, livestock or wild animals or evidence of them were not seen during the time of the audit close or inside canals or ditches.
06.05d	Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the water source?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Weeds, trash, garbage or other source of possible contamination not observed during the time of the audit. Rodent control, air guns, monitoring logs (visual inspections), maintenance of canals and ditches program, and bird control are some of the mitigation measures implemented by this grower to minimize the risk of contamination.
06.05e	Are records kept for periodic visual inspection and disinfection (if occurring) of the water source and available for review?	Yes	7	7		Yes. Records are kept on file. Refer to 6.05d.
06.05f	Are microbial tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.05h	Yes	20	20		Yes. Test are conducted on a monthly basis. Grower requires from all their suppliers tests conducted on their water sources for mixing of chemicals.
06.05g	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	Yes	15	15		Yes. According to their food safety program and according to LGMA metrics.
06.05h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Procedures are developed in a SOP.
06.05i	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Developed in their GAP manual.
06.05j	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.05k	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	No	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.
06.05l	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	Yes	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.
06.05m	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	Yes	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.
06.05n	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	No	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.
06.06	Is reclaimed water used in the growing operation? NOTE: This refers to wastewater that has gone through a treatment process. If No, go to 6.07.	No	0	0		No. Reclaimed water is not used in this growing operation.
06.06a	Is the reclamation process under the direction of a water reclamation management or authority?	N/A	0	0
06.06b	Are microbial control measures for reclaimed water utilized?	N/A	0	0
06.06c	Are microbial tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.06e	N/A	0	0
06.06d	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.06e	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.06f	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.06g	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.06h	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
06.06i	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	N/A	0	0
06.06j	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.06k	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
06.07	Are tail water (run off water) systems used in the growing operation? If No, go to 6.08.	No	0	0		No. tail water is not used in this farming operation.
06.07a	Is tail water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0
06.07b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the tail water systems?	N/A	0	0
06.07c	Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the tail water system?	N/A	0	0
06.07d	Are records kept for periodic visual inspection and disinfection (if occurring) of the water source and available for review?	N/A	0	0
06.07e	Are microbial tests conducted, including Generic E.coli on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.07g	N/A	0	0
06.07f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.07g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.07h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.07i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.07j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
06.07k	Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand.	N/A	0	0
06.07l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.07m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
06.08	Are check valves, anti-siphon devices, or other back flow prevention systems in use when and where necessary?	N/A	0	0
06.09	Is irrigation equipment not in use free from pest contamination and stored clean off the ground?	Yes	10	10		Yes all are kept off ground.

Crop Protection
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
07.01	Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the mixing/loading of crop protection materials?	Yes	5	5		Yes. There is a developed SOP that includes: Objectives, concern, procedures, mixing and loading procedures, applications procedures and cleaning procedures. This is a certified organic operation, however, grower uses same policies for the mixing and loading handling.
07.01a	Is mixing, loading, or the dilution of crop protection materials performed safely and within a distance where the growing area and water sources are not affected?	N/A	0	0		N/A. This activity not observed during the time of the audit.
07.02	Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment?	Yes	5	5		Yes. There is a developed SOP that includes: Objectives, concern, procedures, mixing and loading procedures, applications procedures and cleaning procedures. This is a certified organic operation, however, grower uses same policies for the rinsing and cleaning handling.
07.02a	Is rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment performed safely and within a distance where land and water sources are not affected?	N/A	0	0		N/A. This activity not observed during the time of the audit.
07.03	Is there documentation that shows the individual(s) making decisions for crop protection are qualified?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Copy of licenses are on file.
07.04	Is there documentation that shows employees who handle crop protection materials are trained or are under the supervision of a trained individual?	Yes	15	15		Yes. All applications are conducted by licensed private applicators. In-house employees handling crop protection materials are trained and licensed, as seen on records of trainings (conducted by the chemical companies), and usually they handles non restricted materials like round up or other used for weed control.
07.05	Does the growing operation follow a pesticide application recording program? If No, go to 7.06 If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	Yes	20	20		Yes. All crop protection products applied to this growing operation are recorded and records are kept on file as need following the National/State and County regulations.
07.05a	Are crop protection application records up to date and available for review?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Dated records and pesticide application histories are available to review.
07.06	Are crop protection materials registered in the country of use for the target crop where official registration is in place? If this question is answered Yes, skip to question 7.07. If no official registration system is utilized answer this question N/A and go to 7.06a. Where a system exists, but a crop protection chemical being used is not registered for the target crop either "in country" or by extrapolation (see 7.06a), the response to this question is No. If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	Yes	20	20		Yes. EPA registration numbers are recorded on log forms, since the PCA recommendation through the notice of application (10-80 form).
07.06a	Does the country of production allow the use of crop protection materials that are registered for the target crop in another country, as long as the use of this material does not contravene any prevailing national and local laws in the destination country (e.g. maximum residue limit, banned lists, etc.)? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0
07.07	Are crop protection applications restricted by the guidelines established by the product label, manufacturer recommendation, or by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	Yes	20	20		Yes. Current crop protection products records shows recommendations from PCA and application records to follow.
07.08	Where harvesting is restricted by pre-harvest intervals (as required on the crop protection chemical product labels, manufacturer recommendations and/or by prevailing national/ local standards) is the grower adhering to these pre-harvest interval time periods? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	Yes	20	20		Yes. All recommendations from PCA have posted the PHI and notice of applications, also. Grower notice to all supervisors and foreman from all PPP applications.
07.09	Are employee re-entry intervals established as required by the pesticide label, manufacturer recommendation, or by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Recorded at recommendations and 10-80's. All key personal receive advise.
07.10	When crop protection applications occur, does posting take place on area of treatment according to prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Field posting and removal done by licensed pest control operators.
07.11	To avoid drift, are crop protection applications restricted when gusts are excessive?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Not seen during the time of the audit. However there is a SOP developed for applications of plant protection products.
07.12	If crop protection containers are stored on the property (even temporarily), are they stored in a manner to prevent contamination and disposed of responsibly?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Storage not available at this field.
07.13	Have documented policies and/or procedures been developed for the monitoring of crop protection application equipment (e.g. calibration procedures, inspections, replacement)?	Yes	10	10		Yes. There is a developed SOP that includes: Objectives, concern, procedures, mixing and loading procedures, applications procedures and cleaning procedures.
07.13a	Is it evident that the equipment used for crop protection applications is in good working order?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Equipment not available at this field.

Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
08.01	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy for dealing with employees who appear to be physically ill, or become ill while working?	Yes	10	10		Yes. This farming operation have a documented and implemented policy (Employee awareness for health and hygiene).
08.02	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy regarding employees with open sores and wounds?	Yes	10	10		Yes. This farming operation have a documented and implemented policy (Employee awareness for health and hygiene).
08.03	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented procedure in place requiring for all commodities that come in contact with blood to be destroyed? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	Yes	20	20		Yes, called Bleeding incidents and Blood policy.
08.04	Does the growing operation have documented and implemented policies prohibiting eating, drinking (including gum chewing) using tobacco in the growing area?	Yes	10	10		Yes. This farming operation have a documented and implemented policy (Employee awareness for health and hygiene).
08.05	Is there a food safety hygiene training program covering new and existing employees and are there records of these training events?	Yes	15	15		Yes. This farming operation have a documented and implemented policy (Employee Training Program).
08.06	Are there operational toilet facilities provided? If NO, go to 8.07. If this question is answered No, the audit will result in an automatic failure.	Yes	20	20		Yes, toilets are placed in this growing operation.
08.06a	Are the toilet facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Toilets are placed at strategic areas for easy acces to all employees. Map location available.
08.06b	Are toilet facilities in a suitable location to prevent contamination to the growing area?	Yes	15	15		Yes. all are placed away from growing area, equipment and implements, and water sources.
08.06c	Is a minimum of one toilet facility provided for each group of 20 employees?	N/A	0	0		N/A. There is a single cabin placed at this field, however, is not usual to have more than 20 employees at a time in this farming operation. When occurs (thinning and weeding crews), they carry their own toilet facilities.
08.06d	Do toilet facilities have visuals or signs, written in the appropriate languages, reminding employees to wash their hands before returning to work?	Yes	2	2		Yes, visual signs posted on toilet cabin.
08.06e	Are the toilets maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and are there records showing toilet cleaning, servicing and stocking is occurring regularly?	Yes	10	10		Yes, toilet appears very clean.
08.06f	Are the catch basins of the toilets designed and maintained to prevent contamination in the field (e.g. free from leaks and cracks)?	Yes	5	5		Yes, no leaks or cracks noted during the time of the audit.
08.06g	Is there is a documented and implemented procedure for emptying the catch basin in a hygienic manner and also in a way that prevent product, packaging, equipment and water system contamination?	Yes	5	5		Yes, developed in their GAP manual. Outside labor contractors are required to follow food safety rules and to provide their own GAP manuals.
08.07	Is there evidence of fecal contamination in proximity to the growing area or any storage areas? (This refer to a single account of human or domestic animal fecal matter and/or systematic discoveries of wild animal manure) If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	No	20	20		No. Not a single issue noted during the time of the audit in the proximity of this growing area.
08.08	Are there operational hand washing facilities provided? If No, go to 8.09	Yes	15	15		Yes. Hand washing station placed at the toilet cabin.
08.08a	Are the hand washing facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees?	Yes	10	10		Yes.
08.08b	Are hand wash stations clearly visible (e.g. situated outside the toilet facility) and easily accessible to workers?	No	0	0	So employee's hand washing activities can be verified, hand wash stations should be clearly visible (i.e. situated outside the toilet facility) and easily accessible to workers.	No. Hand washing station placed inside toilet cabin.
08.08c	Are hand wash stations properly stocked with soap, paper towels and trash can?	Yes	5	5		Yes. Soap, paper towels and trash cans available.
08.08d	Are the hand wash stations designed and being maintained to prevent contamination onto the growing area ( i.e. spent water does not go straight to the ground)?	Yes	5	5		Yes. All water captured in their deposits.
08.08e	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy and procedure in place requiring employees to wash their hands (e.g. prior to beginning work, after breaks, after toilet use)?	Yes	10	10		Yes. This farming operation have a documented and implemented policy (Employee awareness for health and hygiene).
08.09	Is fresh potable drinking water provided for workers? If No, go to 8.10	Yes	10	10		Yes.
08.09a	If used, are water containers maintained in a clean condition?	Yes	5	5		Yes.
08.10	Are first-aid kits available and is the inventory maintained properly?	Yes	5	5		Yes, at supervisors and foremen trucks.
08.11	Are there trash cans available on the farm placed in suitable locations?	Yes	5	5		Yes.
08.12	Are there any foreign material issues observed that are or could be potential risks to the product in the growing area (e.g jewelry)?	No	5	5

Food Security
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
09.01	Are measures taken to control vehicle access to the growing area? (specified access roads, furrows, etc)?	Yes	5	5		Yes. The growing area have specific roads to transit through them to facilitate farming and harvesting operations.
09.02	Are postings such as "No Trespassing" and/or " Restricted Entry" used appropriately?	Yes	5	5		Yes, placed at the entrances of this field.
09.03	Are entrances to ranch-level roads restricted by gates, chains, guard stations, etc.?	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf	No. Not available.
09.04	Are wells or other water sources secured and designed to prohibit tampering?	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf	No. since this is an open water source.
09.05	Are grounds and facilities monitored by either in house or contracted personnel?	Yes	5	5		Yes. Monitoring logs are kept on file.
09.06	Are staff members instructed to note and report suspicious activity?	Yes	5	5		Yes, as a part of their training program.
09.07	Are high risk areas (e.g. spray equipment, equipment shops, sheds) monitored?	Yes	5	5
09.08	Is equipment examined for tampering prior to use?	Yes	5	5
09.09	Are company supervisors required to undergo documented security training with attendance records?	Yes	5	5
09.10	Is education material related to security made available?	Yes	5	5
09.11	Are inventory records of agricultural chemicals maintained? If No, go to 9.12	N/A	0	0
09.11a	Are the inventory records periodically reconciled with inventory?	N/A	0	0
09.12	Are all personal materials kept away from the harvest and packaging of the harvesting operation?	N/A	0	0

PrimusLabs Audit (111969) Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1
Customer(s)	NewStar Fresh Foods, LLC Contact:Thea Eubanks Address: P.O. Box 5999 Salinas California 93901 United States Phone Number: 831-784-6646 Fax Number: 831-758-7876 Email(s):jbautista@newstarfresh.com Pacific International Marketing/Dynasty Farms Contact: Sharan Lanini Address: P.O. Box 3737 Salinas California 93912 United States Phone Number: 831-755-1398 Fax Number: 831-422-0960 Email(s):Aanderson@pim4u.com;Liliana@pim4u.com;vinny@pim4u.com Classic Salads/Classic Baby Vegetable Contact:Wolfgang Speer Address: 100 Harrington Road Salinas California 95706 United States Phone Number: 831-763-1500 Ext: 107 Email(s):wspeer@classicsalads.com
Grower(s)	Nature Fresh/Fresh Farms Contact: Mike Pasquinelli Address: 5635 E Gila Ridge Rd. Yuma Arizona 85366 United States Phone Number: 928 726 97 22 Fax Number: 928 726 61 09 Email(s):mikep@naturefreshfarms.net; lupe@naturefreshfarms.net
Ranch(s)	Ash 179 (Organic Ranch) Holtville California United States
Facility(s)	Taylor Farms - Hansen Contact:Joshua Tamayo Address: 1275 Hansen Street, Salinas CA 93901 Salinas California 93901 United States Phone Number: 831-676-9582 Fax Number: 831-676-9502 Email(s):jtamayo@taylorfarms.com
Audit Type:	Farm/Ranch
Foreman or Contact Person (and email):	Mike Pasquinelli
Location/City:	Holtville
State:	California
Country:	United States
Date Audit Started:	10/30/2009 08:00
Date Audit Finished:	10/30/2009 15:00
Commodity(ies):	Spring Mix, Spinach
Auditor:	Mario Gutierrez (PrimusLabs Auditors)
Audit Percentage Score:	99%
Announced Audit?	Yes
Audit Scope:	Review of Good Agricultural Practices in a farming operation.
Audit Entered By:	Mario Gutierrez

Audit Scoring Summary
	Self Inspection	Score	12
		Possible Points	12
		Percent Score	100%
	Traceability	Score	15
		Possible Points	15
		Percent Score	100%
	Ground History	Score	34
		Possible Points	34
		Percent Score	100%
	Adjacent Land Use	Score	50
		Possible Points	50
		Percent Score	100%
	Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition	Score	147
		Possible Points	147
		Percent Score	100%
	Irrigation/Water Use	Score	102
		Possible Points	109
		Percent Score	94%
	Crop Protection	Score	160
		Possible Points	160
		Percent Score	100%
	Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)	Score	227
		Possible Points	227
		Percent Score	100%
	Total	Score	747
		Possible Points	754
		Percent Score	99%