| 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 livestock production around the field blocks. | |
| 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 Refer to 4.01 | |
| 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. No issues observed on regards this concern during the tour, however this is an open ground operation and measures to prevent entrance are placed on sensitive areas. Fencing line as needed and monitoring logs from visual inspections are kept on file. | |
| 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. 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. 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. 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 | No | 10 | 10 | | No. No untreated animal manure, compost, etc. on adyacent 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 Refer to 4.03 | |
| 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 Refer to 4.03 | |
| 04.04 | Is the growing area situated in a higher risk location where contamination could occur from nearby operations or functions (e.g. leach fields, runoff or potential flooding from sewers, toilet systems, industrial facilities, labor camps)? If No, go to 4.05 | No | 10 | 10 | | No. The growing operation is not situated in a higher risk location were contamination could occur from nearby operations. | |
| 04.04a | Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate risks related to nearby operations? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 4.04 | |
| 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 was implemented and included on the staff trainings. | |
| Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 05.01 | Is untreated human sewage sludge used in the growing cycle? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result. | No | 20 | 20 | | No. Untreated human sewage sludge is not used. | |
| 05.02 | Is compost produced from animal derived materials used by the grower? If No, go to 5.03 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Compost produced from vegetal waste was applied on this operation. | |
| 05.02a | Are compost applications incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 5.02 | |
| 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. Refer to 5.02 | |
| 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. Refer to 5.02 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. Refer to 5.03. | |
| 05.03b | Are the grower's biosolids use records available for each growing area, especially application records? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 5.03. | |
| 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. Refer to 5.03. | |
| 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. Refer to 5.03. | |
| 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 is not 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. Refer to 5.04. | |
| 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. Refer to 5.04. | |
| 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. Refer to 5.04. | |
| 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. Refer to 5.04. | |
| 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 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Other nonsynthetic crop treatments is not used. | |
| 05.05a | Are nonsynthetic treatments that contain animal products or animal manures applied to the edible portions crops? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 05.05 | |
| 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? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 05.05 | |
| 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)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 05.05 | |
| 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 | Yes | 0 | 0 | This refers to soil amendments (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers) used that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures. | Yes. Gypsum was applied on this farming operation. | |
| 05.06a | Are the grower's soil amendment (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures) records available for review including application records? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Application records were available to review. | |
| 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? | Yes | 20 | 20 | | Yes. Letters of guarantee stating that the materials used are free from animal products and/or animal manures are on file. | |
| 05.07 | Are inorganic fertilizers used? If No, go to 5.08 | Yes | 0 | 0 | | Yes. Supplied by Willbur Ellis and Integrated Crop Management Consultants. | |
| 05.07a | Are the grower's inorganic fertilizer records available for review including application records? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Application records are kept for each application. | |
| 05.07b | Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), letters of guarantee or some other documents from the inorganic fertilizer supplier(s) that specifies the source of all the ingredients including inert materials? | Yes | 7 | 7 | | Yes. Letters of guarantee from all suppliers were available for review. The letters stated that the fertilizers had approval by the CDFA. | |
| 05.08 | If fertilizers and/or fertilizer containers are stored on the property, are they stored in a manner to prevent contamination to the growing area(s) or any of water sources? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Not storing fertilizers in this field. When application occurs, suppliers have nurse tanks for applications through the irrigation system. | |
| 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. Grower does 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. Refer to 6.01 | |
| 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. Refer to 6.01 | |
| 06.01c | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 6.01 | |
| 06.01d | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols which include how samples should be identified? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 6.01 | |
| 06.01e | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 6.01 | |
| 06.01f | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 6.01 | |
| 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. Irrigation water is 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. 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. Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02c | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. 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. 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. Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02f | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. 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. Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02h | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02i | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. 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. Irrigation water is sourced from wells. | |
| 06.03a | Are all well heads an adequate distance from untreated manure? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Any kind of manure was not observed near of the well during the tour. | |
| 06.03b | Is the well designed to prevent contamination? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Well appears to be adequately sealed and above grade to prevent contamination. | |
| 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. The area surrounding the wells are kept very clean, with no weeds, trash or garbage. | |
| 06.03d | Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review? | Yes | 7 | 7 | | Yes. There is programmed periodic visual inspections in all water sources; records are available to review. Any treatment for wells is not performed. | |
| 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. Microbilogical tests for Generic E.coli were available to review. | |
| 06.03f | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Water tests are conducted on monthly basis. | |
| 06.03g | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Written sampling procedures are available on GAP manual. | |
| 06.03h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Procedures included on the GAP manual based on LGMA. | |
| 06.03i | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. No unsuitable or abnormal results have occurred in the growing season. | |
| 06.03j | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | Yes | 0 | 0 | | Yes. The crop is irrigated by a 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. Sprinklers are used on this farming operation. | |
| 06.03l | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Flood irrigation or a furrow system is not used in this farming operation. | |
| 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 crop is 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. The water used in this growing operation is not sourced from ponds, reservoirs, watersheds or other surface water source. | |
| 06.04a | Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04b | Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. 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. 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. 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. 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. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04g | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. 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. 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. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04j | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. 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. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04l | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04m | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. 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 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. The water used in the growing operation is not sourced from canals, rivers, ditches, or other open flowing water systems. | |
| 06.05a | Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05b | Is the water source under the direction of a water authority or district? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05c | Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 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. Refer to 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. Refer to 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. Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05g | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 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. Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05j | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05k | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 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. Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05m | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05n | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 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. 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. Refer to 06.06. | |
| 06.06b | Are microbial control measures for reclaimed water utilized? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. 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. 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. Refer to 06.06. | |
| 06.06e | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. 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. 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. Refer to 06.06. | |
| 06.06h | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. 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. Refer to 06.06. | |
| 06.06j | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 06.06. | |
| 06.06k | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. 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. The 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Refer to 06.07. | |
| 06.07g | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. 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. 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. Refer to 06.07. | |
| 06.07j | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. 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. Refer to 06.07. | |
| 06.07l | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Refer to 06.07. | |
| 06.07m | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. 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 or anti-siphon devices are installed on the irrigation system. | |
| 06.09 | Is irrigation equipment not in use free from pest contamination and stored clean off the ground? | No | 0 | 10 | Irrigation equipment that is not in use should be stored in a hygienic manner, free of pest contamination and clean. Growers should check the unused irrigation periodically to make sure that it has not become a pest harborage area or become dirty due to rains. | No. During the physical verification, Auditor observed irrigation equipment (pipes) stored directly on the ground. | |
| Crop Protection |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 07.01 | Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the mixing/loading of crop protection materials? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. Mixing and loading SOP's were available for review at time of the inspection. | |
| 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. These activities 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. Rinsing and cleaning SOP'S were available for review at time of the audit. | |
| 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. No crop protection applications were observed during audit. | |
| 07.03 | Is there documentation that shows the individual(s) making decisions for crop protection are qualified? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Copy of PCA's licenses are on file. | |
| 07.04 | Is there documentation that shows employees who handle crop protection materials are trained or are under the supervision of a trained individual? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Documents that shows employees who handle crop protection materials are trained and are under supervision are available to review. | |
| 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. Documents to enforce the pesticide application recording program for each plant protection product were available during the inspection. | |
| 07.05a | Are crop protection application records up to date and available for review? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Pesticide Use Records (PUR's) were up to date and available for review. | |
| 07.06 | Are crop protection materials registered in the country of use for the target crop where official registration is in place? If this question is answered Yes, skip to question 7.07. If no official registration system is utilized answer this question N/A and go to 7.06a. Where a system exists, but a crop protection chemical being used is not registered for the target crop either "in country" or by extrapolation (see 7.06a), the response to this question is No. If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result. | Yes | 20 | 20 | | Yes. Registration numbers (EPA) were listed for all applied materials on the crop were included on the application records and were available for review. | |
| 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. Refer to 7.06 | |
| 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. Current Crop protection material labels were available for review and listed all crop restrictions. | |
| 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. PHI (pre-harvest intervals) are listed on pesticide use records. | |
| 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. Applicators and all field workers seem to know and follow the guidelines for pesticides application, reentry and harvesting intervals. | |
| 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. Activity was not observed during the inspection. | |
| 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. The application company is responsibly for carrying the crop protection empty containers from 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)? | No | 0 | 10 | Procedures may include regular calibration, verifications, replacement, and maintenance of the crop protection equipment. | No. There is no a policy and / or documented procedure that includes monitoring of application equipment for crop protection materials specifically for calibration. |  |
| 07.13a | Is it evident that the equipment used for crop protection applications is in good working order? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Equipment used for applications was not observed during the inspection. | |
| 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. Written hygiene policies have been implemented and are on file for review also it's included on the staff training program. | |
| 08.02 | Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy regarding employees with open sores and wounds? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Written hygiene policies have been implemented and are on file for review also it's included on the staff training program. | |
| 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. Written hygiene policies have been implemented and are on file for review also it's included on the staff training program. | |
| 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. Written hygiene policies have been implemented and are on file for review also it's included on the staff training program. | |
| 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. Food safety hygiene training records were available to 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. Plastic portable toilets are available for men and women. | |
| 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. They are located outside 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. Reminders are posted on the portable toilet. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 ground underneath and around of the toilets was clean upon observation during the audit. | |
| 08.06g | Is there is a documented and implemented procedure for emptying the catch basin in a hygienic manner and also in a way that prevent product, packaging, equipment and water system contamination? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. There is a documented procedure for this available to review. | |
| 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 was no evidence of fecal matter in the ranch. | |
| 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. | |
| 08.08b | Are hand wash stations clearly visible (e.g. situated outside the toilet facility) and easily accessible to workers? | Yes | 0 | 0 | | Yes. Hand wash stations are located outside of toilet facility. | |
| 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. Hand washing policy was available for review. Also this is included on the staff training program. | |
| 08.09 | Is fresh potable drinking water provided for workers? If No, go to 8.10 | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Fresh Portable drinking water is available. | |
| 08.09a | If used, are water containers maintained in a clean condition? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. Water containers are clean. | |
| 08.10 | Are first-aid kits available and is the inventory maintained properly? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. The First-aid kit inventory was maintained properly. | |
| 08.11 | Are there trash cans available on the farm placed in suitable locations? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. There were trash cans on hand washing station. | |
| 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. No issues observed on regards this concern during the tour. | |