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. The manual is developed per Merril Farms, policies, procedures, documentation, and records are specific for the farm.
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. Self audit are done per Caitlin Soto, available for review at the time of the visit.

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. At the time of the visit, the farm has maps to identifying the growing areas. Records are implemented using the identification numbers.

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. All the growing areas have been used for crops production the last season.
03.02	Has the growing area(s) been used for any non-agricultural functions? If No, go to 3.03	No	7	7		No. Crop production for the last years.
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		N/A. See 03.02.
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. Crop production for the last years.
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		N/A. See 03.03.
03.04	Is there any evidence of animal activity in the crop that is a potential food safety risk?	Yes	0	20	Produce that has come into direct contact with fecal material is not to be harvested. A "no harvest zone" approx. 5ft (1.5 m) radius should be implemented unless or until adequate mitigation measures have been considered. If evidence of fecal material is found, a food safety assessment should be conducted by qualified personnel. This question is "no" if the grower has already noted this issue and performed adequate correct actions. Consideration of the maturity stage and type of crop involved is required.	Yes. During the audit turkeys were observed in the growing area, flags were place in the ranch were fecal matter was found as a "not harvest zone", done per Caitlin Soto, responsible person for ranch food safety program.
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 ocurred in the last year.
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		N/A. See 03.05.
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		N/A. See 03.05.
03.06	Is the growing operation under organic principles? If No , go to 3.07	Yes	0	0		Yes. Plots in ranch operation under organic principles.
03.06a	Is current certification by an accredited organic certification organization on file and available for review?	Yes	0	0		Yes. Certification is available for review CCOF number CC394.
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 areas in the field in the last 12 months.

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. There are not animal production areas in the adjacent lands.
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. There are not animal production areas in the adjacent lands.
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	Yes	0	10	Examples include chicken coops, dogs, horses, homes with hobby farms, wild pigs etc. Auditor must consider the maturity stage and type of crop involved. For example, pig activity around a ground level berry crop is different from a high level tree crop.	Yes. Domestic animal was observed during the audit (Dog)
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.)?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Physical measures in place.
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.	Yes	10	10		Yes.
04.02c	Are measures in place to reduce or limit the animal intrusion (i.e., monitoring field perimeter for signs of intrusion)?	Yes	15	15		Yes.
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. During the audit were not observed manure piles, compost or biosolids in the adjacent lands.
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		N/A. During the audit were not observed manure piles, compost or biosolids in the adjacent lands. Score is not affected.
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. During the audit were not observed manure piles, compost or biosolids in the adjacent lands. Score is not affected.
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 farm is located in a agricultural area.
04.04a	Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate risks related to nearby operations?	N/A	0	0		N/A. The farm is located in a agricultural area.
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 documented policy that children are not allowed in the growing area.

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. No untreated human sewage is used in the farm.
05.02	Is compost produced from animal derived materials used by the grower? If No, go to 5.03	No	0	0		No. No compost application done in the field.
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?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 05.02.
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?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 05.02.
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?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 05.02.
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 are not used in the 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. Biosolids are not used in the farm.
05.03b	Are the grower's biosolids use records available for each growing area, especially application records?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Biosolids are not used in the farm.
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. Biosolids are not used in the farm.
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. Biosolids are not used in the farm.
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. There is not evidence that untreated animal manure was used.
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. There is not evidence that untreated animal manure was used.
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. There is not evidence that untreated animal manure was used.
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. There is not evidence that untreated animal manure was used.
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. There is not evidence that untreated animal manure was used.
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. Chicken pellets are used in the organic plots.
05.05a	Are nonsynthetic treatments that contain animal products or animal manures applied to the edible portions crops?	No	15	15		No. Applied into the soil.
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. Applications done pre-planting.
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.
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. The farm do not used soil amendments.
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?	Yes	10	10		N/A. The farm does not used soil amendments.
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. The farm does not used soil amendments.
05.07	Are inorganic fertilizers used? If No, go to 5.08	Yes	0	0		Yes.
05.07a	Are the grower's inorganic fertilizer records available for review including application records?	Yes	10	10		Yes.
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. Letter of guarantee are available for review.
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?	Yes	3	3		Yes.

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. The farm do not practice dryland 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. See 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. See 06.01.
06.01c	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. See 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. See 06.01.
06.01f	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. No water for municipal or district pipeline is used in the farm.
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. See 06.02.
06.02b	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.02.
06.02c	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. See 06.02.
06.02e	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.02.
06.02f	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. See 06.02.
06.02h	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.02.
06.02i	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. Well water is used in the ranch operation.
06.03a	Are all well heads an adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A. No untreate manure is applied or stored in the field. Score is not affected.
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?	No	0	10	A routine maintenance and program should be in place that includes removal of all inappropriate materials (e.g. plant material, trash, animal carcasses). Filtration, disinfection systems, etc. also may be part of the measures taken to minimize contamination. Well heads should be free from cracks in the concrete.	No. During the audit bird nest were observed in the well pump house.
06.03d	Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review?	Yes	7	7		Yes. Records of inspection done to well are available for review, irrigators are the responsibles to check the wells.
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. Test done every month, per example done on May, 2011 lab number AB36842.
06.03f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Test are done every month, results are available for review.
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. No abnormal or unsuitable results have been detected. Score is not affected.
06.03j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	Yes	0	0		Yes. Drip system is used in the farm.
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. Overhead irrigation is used in the field.
06.03l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	Yes	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.	Yes. Furrow system is used in the farm.
06.03m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.03j.
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, ponds or surface water is not used in the ranch operation.
06.04a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.04.
06.04b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. See 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. See 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. See 06.04.
06.04f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.04.
06.04g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. See 06.04.
06.04i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.04.
06.04j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. See 06.04.
06.04l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.04.
06.04m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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	No	0	0		No. Canal or open flowing water is not used in the ranch operation.
06.05a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.05.
06.05b	Is the water source under the direction of a water authority or district?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.05.
06.05c	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.05.
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?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.05.
06.05e	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. See 06.05.
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	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.05.
06.05g	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.05.
06.05h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.05.
06.05i	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.05.
06.05j	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.05.
06.05k	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.05.
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.	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.05.
06.05m	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.05.
06.05n	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.05.
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. The grower does not use reclaim water.
06.06a	Is the reclamation process under the direction of a water reclamation management or authority?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.06.
06.06b	Are microbial control measures for reclaimed water utilized?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. See 06.06.
06.06d	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.06.
06.06e	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. See 06.06.
06.06g	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.06.
06.06h	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. See 06.06.
06.06j	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.06.
06.06k	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. The grower does not use tail water.
06.07a	Is tail water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.07.
06.07b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the tail water systems?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. See 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. See 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. See 06.07.
06.07f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.07.
06.07g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. See 06.07.
06.07i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.07.
06.07j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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. See 06.07.
06.07l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 06.07.
06.07m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. See 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.
06.09	Is irrigation equipment not in use free from pest contamination and stored clean off the ground?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Irrigation equipment is observed clean and off the ground at the time of 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. The farm have documented policies and procedures for the mixing/loading of crop protection materials, they are included in the contractors documentation, per example CPS and NH3.
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?	Yes	7	7		Yes.
07.02	Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment?	Yes	5	5		Yes. The farm have documented policies and procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment, they are included in the GAP manual.
07.02a	Is rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment performed safely and within a distance where land and water sources are not affected?	Yes	7	7		Yes.
07.03	Is there documentation that shows the individual(s) making decisions for crop protection are qualified?	Yes	10	10		Yes. The farm operation has 7 approved PCA, per example Andrew Brancandi license number 70272, Tim Benedis license number 74328, among others.
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. The farm have trainined employees on the use and application of pesticides, per example Jose Zavala.
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. Pesticide application are available for review.
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. EPA registration.
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. EPA list are used in the farm. Score is not affected.
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. Pre-harvest intervals were reviewed and appear in compliance at the time of the visit.
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. Signs are posted in the farm to indicated "Do not enter"
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.
07.11	To avoid drift, are crop protection applications restricted when gusts are excessive?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Not observed during the audit. Score is not affected.
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?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Crop protection containers are stored in a control manner.
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. Policies and procedures are available for review for the ranch operation.
07.13a	Is it evident that the equipment used for crop protection applications is in good working order?	Yes	10	10		Yes.

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. There is a documented evidence of procedures, this topic is included in the GAP manual and the employees know about the rules.
08.02	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy regarding employees with open sores and wounds?	Yes	10	10		Yes. There is a documented evidence of procedures, this topic is included in the GAP manual and the employees know about the rules.
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. There is a documented evidence of procedures, this topic is included in the GAP manual and the employees know about the rules.
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. There is a documented evidence of procedures, this topic is included in the GAP manual (point 1 of "Reglas de Salud y Higiene) and the employees know about the rules.
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. Per example training done on 6/17/2011 to Samuel Amado, Jose Brisnol, Arturo Baeza, among others.
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. A toillet is available for employees in the ranch.
08.06a	Are the toilet facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees?	Yes	10	10		Yes. At the time of the visit, the farm have portable toilet.
08.06b	Are toilet facilities in a suitable location to prevent contamination to the growing area?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Located on the roads.
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. The toilets has signs implemented to remind the 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?	No	0	10	Toilets should be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Servicing records (either contracted or in-house) should be available for review showing toilet cleaning, servicing and stocking is occurring regularly. Toilet paper should be available at each toilet location and maintained in a hygienic manner (held on rolls, not be placed in urinals or on the floor). Soiled tissue should not placed in trash cans and/or on the floor.	No. Toilet not clean at the time of the visit. Toilets are rented to an external company, records of cleaning are 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.
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 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. There is not evidence of 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. Hand wash stations are available inside chemical toilets.
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 stations are inside the portable toilet at the time of the audit.
08.08c	Are hand wash stations properly stocked with soap, paper towels and trash can?	Yes	5	5		Yes.
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.
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.
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. There are available at the supervisors 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		No. Use of Jewelry was not observed during the visit.

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)?	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf	No. The farm do not have control vehicle access to the growing area.
09.02	Are postings such as "No Trespassing" and/or " Restricted Entry" used appropriately?	Yes	5	5		Yes. There are signs posted.
09.03	Are entrances to ranch-level roads restricted by gates, chains, guard stations, etc.?	Yes	5	5		No. The entrance to the ranch is not restricted by a gate, chain or guard stations.
09.04	Are wells or other water sources secured and designed to prohibit tampering?	Yes	5	5		Yes.
09.05	Are grounds and facilities monitored by either in house or contracted personnel?	Yes	5	5		Yes.
09.06	Are staff members instructed to note and report suspicious activity?	Yes	5	5		Yes.
09.07	Are high risk areas (e.g. spray equipment, equipment shops, sheds) monitored?	Yes	5	5		Yes.
09.08	Is equipment examined for tampering prior to use?	Yes	5	5		Yes.
09.09	Are company supervisors required to undergo documented security training with attendance records?	Yes	5	5		Yes.
09.10	Is education material related to security made available?	Yes	5	5		Yes.
09.11	Are inventory records of agricultural chemicals maintained? If No, go to 9.12	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf	No. The inventory is not available at the time of the audit.
09.11a	Are the inventory records periodically reconciled with inventory?	N/A	0	0		N/A. The inventory is not available at the time of the audit. Score is not affected.
09.12	Are all personal materials kept away from the harvest and packaging of the harvesting operation?	Yes	5	5		Yes. No personal effected were observed on field operation.

PrimusLabs Audit (148554) Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1
Customer(s)	Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. Contact:Amy Kinder-Duda Address: 1200 Duda Trail Oviedo Florida 32765 United States Phone Number: 407-365-2111 Fax Number: 407-365-2010 Email(s):amy.duda-kinder@duda.com Dole Contact:Craig Jacob Address: One Dole Drive Westlake Village California 91362-7300 United States Phone Number: 818-874-4816 Fax Number: 818-874-4527 Email(s):craig_jacob@na.dole.com Church Brothers, LLC Contact:Megan Chedwick Address: P.O Box 509, United States, California, Salinas, Salinas California 93902 United States Phone Number: 8316821022 Email(s):megan@churchbrothers.com Sunridge Farms Inc DBA Coastline Contact:Ralph Treadway Address: 4650 Hwy 111, Brawley, CA, 92227 Salinas California 93912 United States Phone Number: 831 760-7121 Fax Number: 831 755-8719 Email(s):ralph@coastlineproduce.com
Grower(s)	Merril Farms Contact: Caitlin Lewis Address: P.0. Box 659, Salinas, Ca. Salinas California 93902 United States Phone Number: 831 262 76 75
Ranch(s)	Home (Merrill Farms) Salinas California 93906 United States Jacks (Merrill Farms) Address: . Salinas 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):	Caitlin Soto
Location/City:	Salinas
State:	California
Country:	United States
Date Audit Started:	06/23/2011 13:00
Date Audit Finished:	06/23/2011 14:00
Commodity(ies):	Broccoli, Celery, Lettuce, Broccoli, Romaine Lettuce, Butter Lettuce (Butterhead), Cauliflower, Lettuce, Lettuce, Lettuce, Celery, Cauliflower
Auditor:	Rebeca Perez (PrimusLabs Auditors)
Audit Percentage Score:	94%
Announced Audit?	Yes
Audit Scope:	Field production, GAP policies and procedures, fertiliser applications, employees training, water sources and toilets for field production.
Audit Entered By:	Rebeca Perez Z.

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	14
		Possible Points	34
		Percent Score	41%
	Adjacent Land Use	Score	80
		Possible Points	90
		Percent Score	89%
	Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition	Score	115
		Possible Points	115
		Percent Score	100%
	Irrigation/Water Use	Score	92
		Possible Points	102
		Percent Score	90%
	Crop Protection	Score	194
		Possible Points	194
		Percent Score	100%
	Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)	Score	222
		Possible Points	232
		Percent Score	96%
	Total	Score	744
		Possible Points	794
		Percent Score	94%