Ranch History
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
1	The growing operation occupies traditional farming ground.	Yes	8	8
2	Has the farm's historical use been restricted to growing fruits and/or vegetables?	Yes	8	8
3	Has the ground been used for fruit or vegetable production for five or more years?	Yes	8	8
4	Has the farm been used as a feed lot, pasture or for other animal husbandry purposes within the past three years?	No	23	23
4.01	Has livestock access to the fields been restricted?	Yes	15	15
5	Has the farm ever been used in a non-farming function such as a toxic waste site, landfill, or for the extraction of oil or natural gas?	No	61	61
5.01	Have incinerator, industrial waste, or mine tailings ever been applied to the farm?	N/A	0	0
5.02	If the farm is on a landfill, toxic waste site or used for the disposal of incinerator waste or mining tailings, has the land been tested for potential contamination?	N/A	0	0
5.03	The soil test results were negative or within EPA approved limits.	N/A	0	0
6	The land is suitable for the purpose of growing fruit, vegetables and grain crops.	Yes	8	8

Adjacent Land Use
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
1	Is the utilization of the land adjacent to the growing operation a possible source of contamination, for example runoff or drift from a feed lot, dairy or meat rendering operation?	No	38	38
1.01	Have measures been taken to prevent contamination from adjacent land.	N/A	0	0
2	Are the fences or other physical barriers adequate to restrain livestock from entering the field?	Yes	17	17
3	Is animal manure stored in adjacent fields ?	No	16	16
3.01	Is the animal manure stored on adjacent fields secured (i.e. tarped, etc.)?	N/A	0	0
4	Is the farm near an industrial site or waste water facility that emits toxic waste into the surrounding air or waters?	No	30	30
4.01	For firms that may present a possible contamination source, have the SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act) records been reviewed?	N/A	0	0
4.02	Proper pollution control mechanisms are in place to prevent emission of toxic waste into the surrounding air or waters.	N/A	0	0
5	Is municipal waste stored in surrounding fields?	No	30	30
5.01	Is municipal waste applied to surrounding fields?	N/A	0	0
5.02	If municipal waste is stored or used in adjacent fields, has it been composted?	N/A	0	0
5.03	If municipal waste is stored or used in adjacent fields, does it meet EPA Class A municipal waste category or equivalent state of California standards?	N/A	0	0
5.04	Has the adjacent land owner supplied paperwork confirming the EPA Class A or equivalent state of California ranking of municipal waste?	N/A	0	0
5.05	If municipal waste is stored in adjacent fields, is it secured or tarped to restrict it's movement to prevent contamination to crops?	N/A	0	0

Fertilizer Usage
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
1	Is animal manure used as a soil supplement and/or as a nutrient source?	No	108	108
1.01	Is the animal manure composted?	N/A	0	0
1.02	Is the composted material sterilized?	N/A	0	0
1.03	Does the animal manure meet or exceed the State of California minimum composting guidelines?	N/A	0	0
1.04	Are manure suppliers' records current?	N/A	0	0
1.05	Are manure suppliers' records available for review?	N/A	0	0
1.06	Were the manure suppliers' records reviewed prior to the applications to this year's cropland?	N/A	0	0
1.07	Are manure applications incorporated into the soil?	N/A	0	0
1.08	Are manure applications made prior to planting?	N/A	0	0
1.09	If the field was fumigated, was it fumigated after manure application?	N/A	0	0
2	Is municipal waste used as a soil supplement or nutrient source?	No	92	92
2.01	Is municipal waste composted?	N/A	0	0
2.02	Was municipal waste applied to this years cropland?	N/A	0	0
2.03	Is municipal waste applied prior to transplanting or seeding?	N/A	0	0
2.04	If the field was fumigated, was the municipal waste applied prior to fumigation?	N/A	0	0
2.05	Does the municipal waste meet State of California guidelines either with regards to composting procedures or microbial levels of E. coli and Salmonella sp.?	N/A	0	0
2.06	Are the municipal waste supplier's records current?	N/A	0	0
2.07	Were the municipal waste suppliers' records reviewed prior to applications being made to this year's cropland?	N/A	0	0
2.08	Is the municipal waste application incorporated into the soil?	N/A	0	0
3	Are mineral fertilizers applied?	Yes	30	30
3.01	Were the mineral fertilizer suppliers' records reviewed during the past year?	No	-8	0	Refer to your in-house Good Agricultural Practices manual
3.02	Are the mineral fertilizer suppliers' records current?	Yes	0	0
3.03	Do the fertilizer records confirm compliance with state guidelines?	Yes	0	0

Water Usage
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
1	Is the irrigation or spray water sourced from a well?	Yes	0	0
1.01	Is the well designed to prevent animal (i.e. rodent, bird, etc.) access?	Yes	8	8
1.02	Are any measures taken to minimize microbial contamination such as visual inspection, periodic chlorination, filtration, rodent control program, etc.?	No	0	8	Refer to your in-house Good Agricultural Practices manual
1.03	Are the logbooks kept for periodic visual inspection and chlorination of well water available for review?	N/A	0	0
1.04	Are microbial tests conducted on the well water (i.e. E. Coli, total Coliform, fecal Colifrom, etc.)?	Yes	8	8
1.05	Are the tests on well waters conducted on a yearly basis?	Yes	8	8
1.06	When microbial tests are being conducted on a well, are all sampling protocols being followed?	Yes	8	8
1.07	Are test results on the well water being reviewed on a regular basis?	Yes	6	6
1.08	Do written policies exist covering corrective measures if high test results on well waters are recorded?	No	0	8	Refer to your in-house Good Agricultural Practices manual
2	Is the irrigation or spray water sourced from a pond or resevoir?	No	30	0	(No recommendation)
2.01	Are measures taken to restrict animal access to the ponds or resevoir (i.e. fences, etc.)?	N/A	0	0
2.02	Are any measures taken to minimize microbial contamination such as visual inspection of pond, periodic chlorination, filtration, rodent control program, etc.?	N/A	0	0
2.03	Are the logbooks kept for the periodic visual inspection and chlorination of pond/resevoir water available for review?	N/A	0	0
2.04	Are microbial tests conducted on the pond/resevoir water (i.e. E. Coli, total Coliform, fecal Colifrom, etc.)?	N/A	0	0
2.05	Are the tests on pond/resevoir waters conducted on a quarterly basis?	N/A	0	0
2.06	When microbial tests are being conducted on a pond or resevoir, are all sampling protocols being followed?	N/A	0	0
2.07	Is there a routine maintenance program that includes removal of all inappropriate materials including plant matter, etc from the pond/resevoir?	N/A	0	0
2.08	Are the test results of pond/resevoir waters being reviewed on a regular basis?	N/A	0	0
2.09	Do written policies exist covering corrective measures if high test results on pond/resevoir waters are recorded?	N/A	0	0
3	Is the irrigation or spray water sourced from either canals or ditches?	No	30	0	(No recommendation)
3.01	Does domestic livestock have access to canals/ditches?	N/A	0	0
3.02	Are any measures taken to minimize microbial contamination such as visual inspection of canal/ditch, periodic chlorination, filtration, rodent control program, etc.?	N/A	0	0
3.03	Are the logbooks kept for the periodic visual inspection and chlorination of canal/ditch water available for review?	N/A	0	0
3.04	Are microbial tests conducted on the canal/ditch water (i.e. E. Coli, total Coliform, fecal Colifrom, etc.)?	N/A	0	0
3.05	Are the tests on canal/ditch waters conducted on a quarterly basis?	N/A	0	0
3.06	When microbial tests are being conducted on canals or ditches, are all sampling protocols being followed?	N/A	0	0
3.07	Is there a routine maintenance program that includes removal of all inappropriate materials including plant matter from the canal/ditch?	N/A	0	0
3.08	Are test results on the canal/ditch water being reviewed on a regular basis?	N/A	0	0
3.09	Do written policies exist covering corrective measures if high test results on canal/ditch waters are recorded?	N/A	0	0
4	Is reclaimed (gray, tertiary) water used on the farm for irrigation or sprays?	No	30	30
4.01	Is the reclamation process under the direction of the local water district?	N/A	0	0
4.02	Are microbial control measures utilized by the water district (i.e. chlorination, ozone, copper, etc.)?	N/A	0	0
4.03	Are tests conducted to assure that the reclaimed waters harbor no harmful microbes (i.e. pH, free chlorine levels, E. Coli, total Coliform, fecal Coliform, etc.)?	N/A	0	0
4.04	Are the tests on reclaimed waters conducted according to a set schedule?	N/A	0	0
4.05	Are the samples taken from the proper location (i.e. intake, effluent, randomly)?	N/A	0	0
4.06	Are the water district's tests open to grower review?	N/A	0	0
4.07	Does the farm have a test result review process?	N/A	0	0
4.08	Are test results from reclaimed wates being reviewed on a regular basis?	N/A	0	0
4.09	Have the water district and growers agreed on upper and lower control limits with regard to the parameters tested?	N/A	0	0
4.10	Have the water district and the growers agreed on corrective measures if the control limits are exceeded?	N/A	0	0
5	Is the irrigation or spray water sourced from re-used irrigation water?	No	30	0	(No recommendation)
5.01	Are any measures taken to minimize microbial contamination (i.e. visual inspection of reused irrigation water, periodic chlorination, filtration, rodent control program, etc.)?	N/A	0	0
5.02	Are the logbooks kept for periodic visual inspection and chlorination of reused irrigation water available for review?	N/A	0	0
5.03	Are microbial tests conducted on the reused irrigation water (i.e. E. Coli, total Coliform, fecal Colifrom, etc.)?	N/A	0	0
5.04	Are the tests on reused irrigation waters conducted on a quarterly basis?	N/A	0	0
5.05	When microbial tests are being conducted on a reused irrigation water source, are all sampling protocols being followed?	N/A	0	0
5.06	Are test results from reclaimed waters being reviewed on a regular basis?	N/A	0	0
5.07	Do written policies exist covering corrective measures if high test results on reused irrigation waters are recorded?	N/A	0	0
6	Are fertilizers applied by irrigation?	Yes	0	0
6.01	Are pesticides applied by irrigation?	Yes	0	0
6.02	Are check valves utilized to prevent back flow?	Yes	6	6
7	Does the farm's SOP restrict the storage, loading or dilution of agricultural chemicals near the water sources?	Yes	10	10
7.01	Does the farms SOP restrict the cleaning of spray tanks and related equipment near the water sources?	Yes	10	10
8	Are the crops irrigated by a drip system?	Yes	0	0
8.01	At harvest or just prior to harvest, does the fruit or edible portion of the plant come in direct contact with the drip irrigation water?	No	8	8
9	Are the crops irrigated by a sprinkler system?	Yes	0	0
9.01	At harvest or just prior to harvest, does the fruit or edible portion of the plant come in direct contact with the sprinkler water?	No	8	8
10	Are the crops irrigated by furrow system?	Yes	0	0
10.01	At harvest or just prior to harvest, does the fruit or edible portion of the plant come in direct contact with the furrow irrigation water?	No	8	8

Pest Control Usage
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
1	Is a state licensed Pest Control Advisor (PCA) or an equivelant professional's recommendations obtained prior to applyng pesticides?	Yes	30	30
2	Is a state licensed custom applicator's services utilized for applications?	Yes	0	0
2.01	Are in-house pesticide applications made by state certified applicators?	Yes	30	30
3	Of the pesticides used, are they restricted to those registered by United States Environmental Protection Agency?	Yes	16	16
3.01	Are pesticide applications restricted by the guidelines established by the product label as well as state and federal laws and regulations?	Yes	16	16
3.02	Have standard operating precedures (SOP's) been developed for pesticide applicators?	Yes	12	12
3.03	Are ground and aerial pesticide applications restricted when wind gusts are excessive?	Yes	8	8
3.04	Are pesticide applications limited by EPA and State of California guidelines designed to protect potential ground water contamination?	Yes	8	8
3.05	Are pesticide application records on file?	Yes	8	8
3.06	Are pesticide application records available for review?	Yes	5	5
3.07	Are pesticide application records current?	Yes	6	6
4	Are fields posted when category one materials are applied?	Yes	13	13
4.01	Is employee reentry limited by guidelines established by the registrant and approved by the US EPA as stated on the product's label?	Yes	12	12
4.02	Is harvesting restricted by time intervals established by the US EPA as stated on the product's label?	Yes	12	12
5	Are empty pesticide containers disposed of according to the label, or state requirements?	Yes	16	16
6	Is the equipment used to apply pesticides subject to routine inspection and replacement?	Yes	9	9
6.01	Have SOPs been developed for pesticide application equipment inspections and replacement?	Yes	6	6
7	Does the farming operation follow a 100% pesticide application reporting program?	Yes	23	23
8	Is an Integrated Pest Management program established?	Yes	0	0

PrimusLabs Audit (954) Version 1.2 Ranch
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 Curran Company Inc/Growers Express LLC Contact:Kris Gavin Address: PO Box 948 Salinas California 93902 United States Phone Number: 831-757-9700 Fax Number: 831-422-4246 Email(s):kgavin@thegiant.com River Ranch Fresh Foods Contact:Francisco Valdes Address: 1156 Abbott St Salinas California 93901 United States Phone Number: 831-970-0707 Fax Number: 831-755-8255 Email(s):Cvaldes@rrff.com Fresh Express Inc. Contact:Brenda Diaz Address: 900 E Blanco Rd,Salinas, CA 93901 Salinas California 93901 United States Phone Number: 831-770-7711 Ext: 847-493-9293 Email(s):agoldsmith@freshexpress.com
Grower(s)	Sam McKinsey Farms Contact: Sam McKinsey Address: P.O. Box 1840 King City California 93930 United States Phone Number: (831)385-1263
Ranch(s)	Home & Freyer Gonzales California United States
Audit Type:	Farm/Ranch
Foreman or Contact Person (and email):	unknown
Location/City:	Gonzales
State:	California
Country:	United States
Date Audit Started:	03/10/1999 00:00
Date Audit Finished:	03/10/1999 00:00
Commodity(ies):
Auditor:	Ricardo Islas (PrimusLabs Auditors)
Audit Percentage Score:	97%
Scoring Category:	95-100% Superior
Announced Audit?	No
Audit Scope:

Audit Scoring Summary
	Ranch History	Score	131
		Possible Points	131
		Percent Score	100%
	Adjacent Land Use	Score	131
		Possible Points	131
		Percent Score	100%
	Fertilizer Usage	Score	222
		Possible Points	230
		Percent Score	97%
	Water Usage	Score	134
		Possible Points	134
		Percent Score	100%
	Pest Control Usage	Score	230
		Possible Points	230
		Percent Score	100%
	Total	Score	970
		Possible Points	856
		Percent Score	97%