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. GAP was available for review.
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. GAP self-audits were conducted for growing area. Note: Pete Guerrero coducted self-audits 9/09.

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. Maps and plot numbers were available for review on the day of the audit.

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. Growing area was used for human consumption 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. Growing area has not been used for any non-agricultural function.
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. Please review question 3.02.
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. Growing area has not been used for any animal husbandry.
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. Please review question 3.03.
03.04	Is there any evidence of animal activity in the crop that is a potential food safety risk?	No	20	20		No. There was no evidence of animal activity in the crop.
03.05	Has flooding from uncontrolled causes occurred on the growing area(s) since the previous growing season? If No, go to 3.06	No	0	0		No. No flooding has occurred on ranch.
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. Please review question 3.05.
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. Please review question 3.05.
03.06	Is the growing operation under organic principles? If No , go to 3.07	Yes	0	0		Yes. Growing area is under organic principles.
03.06a	Is current certification by an accredited organic certification organization on file and available for review?	Yes	0	0		Yes. CCOF Certificate was available for review. Note: Last inspection was conducted 2/18/09.
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. Growing area is not a new lease.

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 is no adjacent land with intensive livestock.
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. Please review question 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. There was no evidence of the animals in proximity of the growing area.
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. Please review question 4.02.
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. Please review question 4.02.
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. Please review question 4.02.
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. Ranch is not adjacent to animal manure piles or compost storages.
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. Please review question 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. Please review question 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. Growing area is not situated in a high risk location.
04.04a	Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate risks related to nearby operations?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 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.	No	0	10	There is a written policy supported by visual evidence that infant or toddler aged children are not allowed in the growing area as well as in or around any packaging, chemical or equipment storage areas.	No. Policy on no infants or toddlers in growing area was not available for review at the time of the audit.

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 sludge is used in growing area.
05.02	Is compost produced from animal derived materials used by the grower? If No, go to 5.03	Yes	0	0	This question is specifically targeting compost produced from raw animal manures, as opposed to green waste.	Yes. Compost is used. Note: Horse manure and chicken pellets are used.
05.02a	Are compost applications incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Compost application are incorporated prior to planting.
05.02b	Are there compost use records available for each growing area, including application records which shows that the interval between application and harvest was not less than 45 days?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Records were available for review at the time of the audit.
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?	No	0	20	Certificates of analysis should be available for each lot of compost (containing animal materials) used. Tests should include microbiological/heavy metal analyses. Microbial testing should include Salmonella, E.coli O157:H7 and Fecal Coliforms using approved sampling and testing methods (e.g., AOAC and an accredited laboratory). Please see compliance criteria for further details regarding testing. All local and national legislation should also followed. The grower should have proof that compost suppliers have cross contamination SOP's and temperature/turning logs. *	No. Certificate of analysis was covering pathogen testing was conducted; however, heavy metal testing was not conducted on horse manure and for chicken pellets.
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. Please review question 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. Please review question 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. Please review question 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. Please review question 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. No untreated animal manure is 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. Please review question 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. Please review question 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. Please review question 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. Please review question 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	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. Fish emulsion is used.
05.05a	Are nonsynthetic treatments that contain animal products or animal manures applied to the edible portions crops?	No	15	15		No. Treatments are not applied to the edible portion of the crops.
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. Records were available for review at the time of the audit.
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. Certificate of analysis and heavy metal testing was available for review from Catalyst Product Group.
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. Soil amendments are used. Note: Gympsum is combined with compost.
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. Soil amendments records were available for 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. Letter of guarantee from Golf Spreaders was available for review.
05.07	Are inorganic fertilizers used? If No, go to 5.08	No	0	0	Examples of manufactured inorganic fertilizers include ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, chemically synthesized urea, etc.	No. Inorganic fertilizers are not used.
05.07a	Are the grower's inorganic fertilizer records available for review including application records?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 5.07.
05.07b	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), letters of guarantee or some other documents from the inorganic fertilizer supplier(s) that specifies the source of all the ingredients including inert materials?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 5.07.
05.08	If fertilizers and/or fertilizer containers are stored on the property, are they stored in a manner to prevent contamination to the growing area(s) or any of water sources?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Not observed on ranch.

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. Please review question 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. Please review question 6.01.
06.01c	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 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. Please review question 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. Please review question 6.01.
06.01f	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 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. Water is not source from Municipal or District water.
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. Please review question 6.02.
06.02b	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.02.
06.02c	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.02.
06.02d	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.02.
06.02e	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.02.
06.02f	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.02.
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. Please review question 6.02.
06.02h	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.02.
06.02i	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.02.
06.03	Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from wells? If No, go to 6.04	Yes	0	0		Yes. Water is sourced from wells. Note: Field is not planted; however, documentation was available for review.
06.03a	Are all well heads an adequate distance from untreated manure?	Yes	15	15		Yes.
06.03b	Is the well designed to prevent contamination?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Wells are designed 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?	N/A	0	0		N/A.
06.03d	Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review?	Yes	7	7		Yes. Records of inspections were available for review.
06.03e	Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.03g	Yes	20	20		Yes. Microbiological tests are conducted monthly by Food Safety Net Services, LLC.
06.03f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Tests are conducted monthly and available for review.
06.03g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	Yes	10	10		Yes. SOP on how to take a water sample was available for review.
06.03h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	Yes	10	10		Yes. SOP on corrective measures for abnormal water testing was available for review.
06.03i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A.
06.03j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	No	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.	No. Crops are not irrigated by drip.
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. Crops are irrigated by sprinkler. Note: Field is not planted; however, documentation was available for review.
06.03l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	No	0	0		No. Crops are not irrigated by furrow irrigation.
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. Crops are not sub-irrigated.
06.04	Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from ponds, reservoirs, watersheds or other surface water source? If No, go to 6.05	Yes	0	0	Water sourced from ponds, reservoirs, watersheds or other surface water systems may carry more of a risk for contamination than closed water sources. For surface waters, consider the impact of storm events on irrigation practices. Bacterial loads in surface water are generally much higher than normal, and caution should be exercised when using these waters for irrigation.	Yes. Water is sourced from reservoirs. Note: Well water is pumped into reservoir.
06.04a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A.
06.04b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	Yes	0	7	Animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) should not have access to the system due to the possibility of contamination occurrences.	Yes. Animals do have access to the water source. Note: Reservoirs are not fenced.
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?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Reservoir was free from contamination issues.
06.04d	Are records kept for the periodic visual inspections and disinfection treatments (if used) available for review?	Yes	7	7		Yes. Visual inspections were avaiable for review.
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	Yes	20	20		Yes. Tests are conducted by Food Safety Net Services, LLC.
06.04f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Tests are conducted monthly
06.04g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Sampling protocols was available for review at the time of the audit.
06.04h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Corrective measures were available for review.
06.04i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A.
06.04j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	No	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.	No. Crops are not irrigated by drip.
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.	Yes	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.	Yes. Crops are irrigated by sprinkler.
06.04l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	No	0	0		No. Crops are not irrigated by furrow.
06.04m	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. Crops are not sub-irrigated.
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. Water is not sourced from canals.
06.05a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.05.
06.05b	Is the water source under the direction of a water authority or district?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.05.
06.05c	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.05.
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. Please review question 6.05.
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. Please review question 6.05.
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. Please review question 6.05.
06.05g	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.05.
06.05h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.05.
06.05i	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.05.
06.05j	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.05.
06.05k	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.05.
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. Please review question 6.05.
06.05m	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.05.
06.05n	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.05.
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 growing operation.
06.06a	Is the reclamation process under the direction of a water reclamation management or authority?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.06.
06.06b	Are microbial control measures for reclaimed water utilized?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.06.
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. Please review question 6.06.
06.06d	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.06.
06.06e	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.06.
06.06f	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.06.
06.06g	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.06.
06.06h	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.06.
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. Please review question 6.06.
06.06j	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.06.
06.06k	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.06.
06.07	Are tail water (run off water) systems used in the growing operation? If No, go to 6.08.	No	0	0		No. Tail water is not used in growing operation.
06.07a	Is tail water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.07.
06.07b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the tail water systems?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.07.
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. Please review question 6.07.
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. Please review question 6.07.
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. Please review question 6.07.
06.07f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.07.
06.07g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.07.
06.07h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.07.
06.07i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.07.
06.07j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.07.
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. Please review question 6.07.
06.07l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.07.
06.07m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 6.07.
06.08	Are check valves, anti-siphon devices, or other back flow prevention systems in use when and where necessary?	N/A	0	0		N/A.
06.09	Is irrigation equipment not in use free from pest contamination and stored clean off the ground?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Irrigation equipment was not observed on ranch.

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?	No	0	5	Mixing and loading crop protection materials should be done as prescribed by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines. All agricultural chemical additions, dilutions, etc. should be performed safely and within a distance where land and any water source may not be affected.	Yes. Tri-Rotor and Wilbur-Ellis policies were available for review at the time of the audit; however, In-house policies were not available for review at the time of the audit. Note: Field is not planted-documetation was available for review.
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. Did not observe employees mixing and loading crop protection materials.
07.02	Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment?	Yes	5	5		Yes. Tri-Rotor, Wilbur-Ellis and In-house policies were available for review at the time of the audit. Note: Field is not planted-documention was available for review.
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. Did not observe employees mixing and loading crop protection materials
07.03	Is there documentation that shows the individual(s) making decisions for crop protection are qualified?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Alicia Etchart PCA# 09-3237.
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.
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.	N/A	0	0		Note: Field is not planted-documention was available for review.
07.05a	Are crop protection application records up to date and available for review?	N/A	0	0		Note: Field is not planted-documention was 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.	N/A	0	0		Note: Field is not planted-documention was 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		Note: Field is not planted-documention was available for review.
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.	N/A	0	0		Note: Field is not planted-documention was available for review.
07.09	Are employee re-entry intervals established as required by the pesticide label, manufacturer recommendation, or by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines?	N/A	0	0		Note: Field is not planted-documention was available for review.
07.10	When crop protection applications occur, does posting take place on area of treatment according to prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines?	N/A	0	0		Note: Field is not planted-documention was available for review.
07.11	To avoid drift, are crop protection applications restricted when gusts are excessive?	N/A	0	0		Note: Field is not planted-documention was available for review.
07.12	If crop protection containers are stored on the property (even temporarily), are they stored in a manner to prevent contamination and disposed of responsibly?	N/A	0	0		N/A. No. Crop protection material is not kept on ranch.
07.13	Have documented policies and/or procedures been developed for the monitoring of crop protection application equipment (e.g. calibration procedures, inspections, replacement)?	N/A	0	0		Note: Field is not planted-documention was available for review.
07.13a	Is it evident that the equipment used for crop protection applications is in good working order?	N/A	0	0		N/A. No crop equipments was kept on ranch.

Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
08.01	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy for dealing with employees who appear to be physically ill, or become ill while working?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Policy was available for review.
08.02	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy regarding employees with open sores and wounds?	Yes	10	10		Yes. Policy was available for review.
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. Policy was available for review.
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. Policy was available for review.
08.05	Is there a food safety hygiene training program covering new and existing employees and are there records of these training events?	Yes	15	15		Yes. Records were available for review.
08.06	Are there operational toilet facilities provided? If NO, go to 8.07. If this question is answered No, the audit will result in an automatic failure.	Yes	20	20		Yes. Operational toilets are provided.
08.06a	Are the toilet facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees?	Yes	10	10		Yes.
08.06b	Are toilet facilities in a suitable location to prevent contamination to the growing area?	Yes	15	15		Yes.
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. Hand washing signs were posted on portable unit.
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. Toilets are well maintained.
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. SOP from was available for review. (In-house procedure).
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. Operational hand washing facilities are provided.
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 were outside.
08.08c	Are hand wash stations properly stocked with soap, paper towels and trash can?	Yes	5	5		Yes. Hand wash stations were properly stocked.
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. Hand wash stations are well maintained.
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.
08.09	Is fresh potable drinking water provided for workers? If No, go to 8.10	Yes	10	10		Yes. Drinking water is available for workers.
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. First-aid kit was available for review.
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. Foreign material was not observed on ranch.

Food Security
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
09.01	Are measures taken to control vehicle access to the growing area? (specified access roads, furrows, etc)?	Yes	5	5		Yes.
09.02	Are postings such as "No Trespassing" and/or " Restricted Entry" used appropriately?	Yes	5	5		Yes.
09.03	Are entrances to ranch-level roads restricted by gates, chains, guard stations, etc.?	No	0	5	http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf	No. It was observed ranch had no gate at the entrance.
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	N/A	0	0		N/A. No chemicals are stored on ranch.
09.11a	Are the inventory records periodically reconciled with inventory?	N/A	0	0		N/A. Please review question 9.11.
09.12	Are all personal materials kept away from the harvest and packaging of the harvesting operation?	Yes	5	5		Yes.

PrimusLabs Audit (115550) Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1
Customer(s)	NewStar Fresh Foods, LLC Contact:Thea Eubanks Address: P.O. Box 5999 Salinas California 93901 United States Phone Number: 831-784-6646 Fax Number: 831-758-7876 Email(s):jbautista@newstarfresh.com Pacific International Marketing/Dynasty Farms Contact: Sharan Lanini Address: P.O. Box 3737 Salinas California 93912 United States Phone Number: 831-755-1398 Fax Number: 831-422-0960 Email(s):Aanderson@pim4u.com;Liliana@pim4u.com;vinny@pim4u.com
Grower(s)	Duncan Family Farms Contact:Jeremy Vanderzyl Address: 18969 W. McDowell Road Buckeye Arizona 85396 United States Phone Number: (623) 853-9880 Email(s):Jeremy@duncanfamilyfarms.net
Ranch(s)	Duncan 25 Address: 17203 W. Indian School Road Goodyear Arizona 85395-9209 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):	Pete Guerrero
Location/City:	Phoenix
State:	Arizona
Country:	United States
Date Audit Started:	01/14/2010 09:00
Date Audit Finished:	01/14/2010 15:00
Commodity(ies):	Spinach
Auditor:	Sonny Pulido (PrimusLabs Auditors)
Audit Percentage Score:	94%
Announced Audit?	Yes
Audit Scope:	Ranch Audit-Observe ranch food safety implementation on organic vegetable production. Review: Water analysis, fertilizer records, pesticide records and employee training records. Note: Plant date is scheduled for February 2010.
Audit Entered By:	Sonny Pulido
Other Auditing Personnel And Role:	N/A
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude:	Length:
	33° 29' 36"	112° 24' 52"
	33° 29' 35"	112° 35' 37"
	33° 28' 49"	34° 21' 0"

Audit Scoring Summary
	Self Inspection	Score	12
		Possible Points	12
		Percent Score	100%
	Traceability	Score	15
		Possible Points	15
		Percent Score	100%
	Ground History	Score	34
		Possible Points	34
		Percent Score	100%
	Adjacent Land Use	Score	40
		Possible Points	50
		Percent Score	80%
	Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition	Score	140
		Possible Points	160
		Percent Score	88%
	Irrigation/Water Use	Score	159
		Possible Points	166
		Percent Score	96%
	Crop Protection	Score	50
		Possible Points	55
		Percent Score	91%
	Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)	Score	232
		Possible Points	232
		Percent Score	100%
	Total	Score	682
		Possible Points	724
		Percent Score	94%