| 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. The adjacent land to the growing area is not a possible source of contamination from intensive livestock production. | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 04.01 | |
| 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. There was no evidence of animals, grazing lands, homes with hobby farms, and non commercial livestock in proximity to growing operation. | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 04.02 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 04.02 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 04.02 | |
| 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 | Yes | 0 | 10 | Adjacent refers to all parcels of land next to the growing operation or within a distance where the crop in question may be affected by untreated animal manure piles, compost, biosolids, or nonsynthetic amendment stored and/or applied on adjacent land. | Yes. There were compost piles observed in a segregated/designated area in the ranch. | |
| 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? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. An approximate 500' buffer zone is kept between the growing area and the compost material. No fences or other physical barriers observed. | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Biosolids are not stored and/or applied on adjacent land. | |
| 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 area is not situated in a higher risk location. | |
| 04.04a | Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate risks related to nearby operations? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 04.04 | |
| 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. Policy that infant or toddler age children are not allowed in the growing area is kept on file. | |
| 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 has not been used at this farm. | |
| 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 made from animal derived materials, was used in this ranch. | |
| 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. Compost applications are incorporated into the soil prior to planting. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. Microbiological tests were conducted on 11/16 and 11/28, 2008, by BSK for EHEC, E. Coli O157:H7, Salmonella and E.C. | |
| 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. Biosolids have not been used at this farm. | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 05.03 | |
| 05.03b | Are the grower's biosolids use records available for each growing area, especially application records? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 05.03 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 05.03 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 05.03 | |
| 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 was not used at this farm. | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 05.04 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 05.04 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 05.04 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 05.04 | |
| 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. Nonsynthetic crop treatments were used at this ranch. | |
| 05.05a | Are nonsynthetic treatments that contain animal products or animal manures applied to the edible portions crops? | Yes | 0 | 15 | Nonsynthetic treatments that contain animal products or animal manures should not be applied to the edible portions of crops. | Yes. Fish emulsion was applied on edible portions of the crop. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. There was a CoA conducted by FSNS available for review. | |
| 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 were not used. | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 05.06 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 05.06 | |
| 05.07 | Are inorganic fertilizers used? If No, go to 5.08 | No | 0 | 0 | Examples of manufactured inorganic fertilizers include ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, chemically synthesized urea, etc. | No. Synthetic fertilizers were not used at this ranch. | |
| 05.07a | Are the grower's inorganic fertilizer records available for review including application records? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 05.07 | |
| 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? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 05.07 | |
| 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. Score is not affected. Fertilizer containers were not stored on the property. | |
| 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. This is an irrigated farming. | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.01 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.01c | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.01d | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols which include how samples should be identified? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.01e | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.01f | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.01 | |
| 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. The water used for the growing operation is not sourced from Municipal or District water pipeline systems. | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02b | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02c | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02d | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02e | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02f | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.02 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02h | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02i | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.03 | Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from wells? If No, go to 6.04 | Yes | 0 | 0 | | Yes. The water used in the growing operation is sourced from wells. | |
| 06.03a | Are all well heads an adequate distance from untreated manure? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Untreated manure was not present on the well surrounding areas and/or adjacent lands and/or growing areas. | |
| 06.03b | Is the well designed to prevent contamination? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
| 06.03c | Is it evident that the well(s) is free from contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of wells? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
| 06.03d | Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review? | Yes | 7 | 7 | | Yes. Records of well inspections, conducted on a weekly basis, were available for review. | |
| 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 | Yes | 20 | 20 | | Yes. | |
| 06.03f | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. The microbiological tests are conducted on a monthly basis by FSNS. | |
| 06.03g | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
| 06.03h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
| 06.03i | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Abnormal results have not been detected. | |
| 06.03j | 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. | No. The crops are not irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system. | |
| 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. | Yes | 0 | 0 | Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk. | Yes. The crops are irrigated by sprinklers. | |
| 06.03l | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | No | 0 | 0 | | No. The crops are not irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system. | |
| 06.03m | 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. | No. The crops are not sub irrigated. | |
| 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. Water from reservoirs is not used at this ranch. | |
| 06.04a | Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04b | Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04d | Are records kept for the periodic visual inspections and disinfection treatments (if used) available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04f | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04g | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04i | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04j | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04l | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04m | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 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. Water used in the growing operation is sourced from canals. | |
| 06.05a | Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. | |
| 06.05b | Is the water source under the direction of a water authority or district? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. Water source is under the direction of Maricopa Water District (MWD). | |
| 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. | |
| 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. No issues seen. | |
| 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. Inspection records for periodic visual inspection of the water source, are dated on a weekly basis. | |
| 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. Microbial tests are conducted by Food Safety Net Services (FSNS). | |
| 06.05g | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. | |
| 06.05h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
| 06.05i | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
| 06.05j | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Abnormal results have not been detected. | |
| 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. | No. The crops are not irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system. | |
| 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. | Yes. The crops are irrigated by a sprinkler system. | |
| 06.05m | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system? | No | 0 | 0 | | No. The crops are not irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system. | |
| 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. | No. The crops are not sub irrigated. | |
| 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 the growing operation. | |
| 06.06a | Is the reclamation process under the direction of a water reclamation management or authority? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06b | Are microbial control measures for reclaimed water utilized? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.06 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06d | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06e | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06f | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06g | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06h | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.06 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06j | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06k | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.06 | |
| 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 (run off water) systems are not used in the growing operation. | |
| 06.07a | Is tail water in adequate distance from untreated manure? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07b | Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the tail water systems? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.07 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.07 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.07 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07f | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07g | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07i | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07j | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.07 | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07l | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07m | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.08 | Are check valves, anti-siphon devices, or other back flow prevention systems in use when and where necessary? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Check valves are used to avoid water back flow. | |
| 06.09 | Is irrigation equipment not in use free from pest contamination and stored clean off the ground? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Unused irrigation equipment was not observed during the audit. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. Score is not affected. Crop protection applications were not observed. | |
| 07.02 | Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. The written procedure for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment, was kept on file. | |
| 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. Score is not affected. Crop protection applications were not observed. | |
| 07.03 | Is there documentation that shows the individual(s) making decisions for crop protection are qualified? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. PCA Alicia Etchart, license 09-3231 is the person responsible for making decisions of crop protection products applications recommendations. | |
| 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. There was a letter issued by their pesticide applicator contractor company, detailing that employees who handle crop protection materials are trained by them. | |
| 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 applications are recorded. | |
| 07.05a | Are crop protection application records up to date and available for review? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. | |
| 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. All materials used are registered in the country of use for the target crop. | |
| 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 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Refer to 07.06 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 07.10 | When crop protection applications occur, does posting take place on area of treatment according to prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Crop protection applications were not observed. | |
| 07.11 | To avoid drift, are crop protection applications restricted when gusts are excessive? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Crop protection applications were not observed. | |
| 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. Score is not affected. Crop protection containers were not stored on the property. | |
| 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. | |
| 07.13a | Is it evident that the equipment used for crop protection applications is in good working order? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Score is not affected. Crop protection applications were not observed. | |
| 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. Policy kept on file. | |
| 08.02 | Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy regarding employees with open sores and wounds? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Policy kept on file. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. Records for hygiene training covering new and existing employees were available for review. | |
| 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. Toilet facilities are provided. | |
| 08.06a | Are the toilet facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
| 08.06b | Are toilet facilities in a suitable location to prevent contamination to the growing area? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Toilet facilities are situated out of the growing area. | |
| 08.06c | Is a minimum of one toilet facility provided for each group of 20 employees? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
| 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. Toilets have signs, written in the appropriate languages, reminding to employees to wash their hands before returning to work | |
| 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. The toilets were kept clean and service records were available for review. | |
| 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. The catch basins of the toilets were free from leaks and cracks. | |
| 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. | |
| 08.07 | Is there evidence of human fecal contamination in the growing area? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result. | No | 20 | 20 | | No. There was not evidence of human and/or animal fecal contamination in the growing area. | |
| 08.08 | Are there operational hand washing facilities provided? If No, go to 8.09 | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. | |
| 08.08a | Are the hand washing facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. The hand washing facilities are integrated to the toilets. | |
| 08.08b | Are hand wash stations clearly visible (e.g. situated outside the toilet facility) and easily accessible to workers? | Yes | 0 | 0 | | Yes. The hand wash stations are visible, situated outside the toilet facility and easily accessible to workers. | |
| 08.08c | Are hand wash stations properly stocked with soap, paper towels and trash can? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. Hand wash stations are properly stocked with soap, paper towels and trash cans. | |
| 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. The rinsing water is captured in the toilet's tank. | |
| 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. | |
| 08.09 | Is fresh potable drinking water provided for workers? If No, go to 8.10 | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Potable drinking water is provided for workers. | |
| 08.09a | If used, are water containers maintained in a clean condition? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. Water containers are kept in a clean condition. | |
| 08.10 | Are first-aid kits available and is the inventory maintained properly? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. First-aid kits were available and properly stocked. | |
| 08.11 | Are there trash cans available on the farm placed in suitable locations? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. Trash cans are provided. | |
| 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 | | No. Foreign material issues were not observed. | |