Version 1.0 Jun 25, 2012

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 manual for this ranch and other ranches for the grower 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, a self-audit for this ranch was available for review.

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, field is identified by ranch name, lot number and sub-lot number.

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, field was used for human crops.
03.02	Has the growing area(s) been used for any non-agricultural functions? If No, go to 3.03	No	7	7		No, field has not been used for non-agricultural functions.
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- field has been used for agricultural functions.
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, field has not been used for animal husbandry or grazing.
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- field has not been used for animal husbandry or grazing.
03.04	Is there any evidence of animal activity in the crop that is a potential food safety risk?	No	20	20		No evidence of animal activity was observed during the audit.
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		Field has not been flooded.
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- field has not been flooded.
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- field has not been flooded.
03.06	Is the growing operation under organic principles? If No , go to 3.07	No	0	0	Definition for "organic principles": A system that relies on ecosystem management rather than external agricultural inputs. http://www.fao.org/ORGANICAG/fram11-e.htm	No, organic practices are not used.
03.06a	Is current certification by an accredited organic certification organization on file and available for review?	N/A	0	0		N/A- organic practices are not used.
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- ranch is not a new purchase or 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, intensive livestock operations are not conducted on adjacent lands.
04.01a	Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate this possible contamination source onto the growing area (e.g. buffer areas, physical barriers, fences, ditches, etc.)?	N/A	0	0		N/A- intensive livestock operations are not conducted on adjacent lands.
04.02	Are, or is there evidence of domestic animals, wild animals, grazing lands (includes homes with hobby farms, and non commercial livestock) in proximity to growing operation? If No, go to 4.03	Yes	0	10	Examples include chicken coops, dogs, horses, homes with hobby farms, wild pigs etc. Auditor must consider the maturity stage and type of crop involved. For example, pig activity around a ground level berry crop is different from a high level tree crop.	Yes, cows were observed on the adjacent land across the road.
04.02a	Have physical measures been put in place to restrain domestic animals, grazing lands, (includes homes with hobby farms, and non commercial livestock) and their waste from entering the growing area (e.g. vegetative strips, wind breaks, physical barriers, berms, fences, diversion ditches.)?	Yes	15	15		Yes, cows were fenced in.
04.02b	Is there a written policy supported by visual evidence that domestic, livestock, or wild animals are not allowed in the growing area? Note: This includes any packaging or equipment storage areas.	Yes	10	10		Yes, there is a no animal policy for the organization.
04.02c	Are measures in place to reduce or limit the animal intrusion (i.e., monitoring field perimeter for signs of intrusion)?	Yes	15	15		Adjacent land where cows were located is fenced.
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, animal manure, compost, biosolids, etc. are not stored on adjacent land.
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- animal manure, compost, biosolids, etc. are not stored on adjacent land.
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- biosolids are not used/stored on the adjacent land.
04.04	Is the growing area situated in a higher risk location where contamination could occur from nearby operations or functions (e.g. leach fields,  runoff or potential flooding from sewers, toilet systems, industrial facilities, labor camps)? If No, go to 4.05	No	10	10		No, ranch is not located near a high risk facility.
04.04a	Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate risks related to nearby operations?	N/A	0	0		N/A- ranch is not located near a high risk facility.
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, there is not a policy prohibiting children/infants in the growing area.

Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
05.01	Is untreated human sewage sludge used in the growing cycle? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	No	20	20		No, human sewage sludge is not used by the grower.
05.02	Is compost produced from animal derived materials used by the grower? If No, go to 5.03	No	0	0		No, animal based compost is not used by the grower.
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- animal based compost is not used by the grower.
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- animal based compost is not used by the grower.
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- animal based compost is not used by the grower.
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- biosolids are not used.
05.03b	Are the grower's biosolids use records available for each growing area, especially application records?	N/A	0	0		N/A- biosolids are not used.
05.03c	Are there a Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA) from the biosolid supplier(s) certifying compliance with prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0		N/A- biosolids are not used.
05.03d	Are biosolids being applied to crops where the country of production regulations/guidelines ban the use such materials e.g. Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines in California? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0		N/A- biosolids are not used.
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- untreated animal manure is not used.
05.04b	Are there untreated animal manure records available for each growing area including application records which shows that the interval between application and harvest was not less than 120 days (unless more stringent laws or guidelines exist)?	N/A	0	0		N/A- untreated animal manure is not used.
05.04c	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), specification or some other document available for review provided by the untreated animal manure supplier stating the components of the material?	N/A	0	0		N/A- untreated animal manure is not used.
05.04d	Are untreated animal manures being applied to crops where the country regulations/guidelines ban the use such materials (e.g., Californian Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines)? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result.	N/A	0	0		N/A- untreated animal manure is not used.
05.05	Are other nonsynthetic crop treatments used (e.g. compost teas, fish emulsions, fish meal, blood meal,"bio fertilizers")? If No, go to 5.06	No	0	0		No, non-synthetic crop treatments are not used.
05.05a	Are nonsynthetic treatments that contain animal products or animal manures applied to the edible portions crops?	N/A	0	0		No, non-synthetic animal based crop treatments are not used.
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- non-synthetic crop treatments are not used.
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- non-synthetic crop treatments are not used.
05.06	Are any soil amendments (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers) used that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures? If No, go to 5.07	No	0	0		No, animal based soil amendments are not used.
05.06a	Are the grower's soil amendment (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures) records available for review including application records?	N/A	0	0		N/A- animal based soil amendments are not used.
05.06b	Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA) and/or letters of guarantee stating that the materials used are free from animal products and/or animal manures?	N/A	0	0		N/A- animal based soil amendments are not used.
05.07	Are inorganic fertilizers used? If No, go to 5.08	Yes	0	0		Yes, inorganic fertilizers are used by the grower.
05.07a	Are the grower's inorganic fertilizer records available for review including application records?	Yes	10	10		Yes, fertilizer application records were available for review.
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?	No	0	7	Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), letters of guarantee or other formal documentation from the fertilizer manufacturer's or supplier(s) should be current and state any inert or active ingredient substances used as "fillers" (e.g., clay pellets, granular limestone).	No, COA's for inorganic fertilizers were not available for review.
05.08	If fertilizers and/or fertilizer containers are stored on the property, are they stored in a manner to prevent contamination to the growing area(s) or any of water sources?	Yes	3	3		Yes, fertilizers are properly stored.

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.	Dryland farming is not practiced.
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
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
06.01c	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.01d	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols which include how samples should be identified?	N/A	0	0
06.01e	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.01f	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
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 sourced 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
06.02b	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.02c	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.02d	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.02e	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.02f	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
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
06.02h	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.02i	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
06.03	Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from wells? If No, go to 6.04	Yes	0	0		Yes, water source is from wells.
06.03a	Are all well heads an adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0		N/A- untreated animal manure is not used.
06.03b	Is the well designed to prevent contamination?	Yes	10	10		Yes, wells are deep water wells.
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, wells were free from contamination issues.
06.03d	Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review?	Yes	7	7		Yes, records of well inspections were reviewed.
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	N/A	0	0		Yes, water is tested for microbial activity.
06.03f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	Yes	15	15		Yes, last microbial activity water test was conducted on 5/4/12 with a reading of <1 MPN/100 ml for generic E. coli.
06.03g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	Yes	10	10		Yes, sampling protocols were reviewed.
06.03h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	Yes	10	10		Yes, procedures for adverse results were 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- no adverse results have been detected.
06.03j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0		N/A- ranch does not use a micro/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.	N/A	0	0
06.03l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	Yes	0	0	Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk.	Yes, sprinklers are used for irrigation.
06.03m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0		N/A- seepage irrigation not used.
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, surface water source is not used by the grower.
06.04a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0
06.04b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	N/A	0	0
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
06.04d	Are records kept for the periodic visual inspections and disinfection treatments (if used) available for review?	N/A	0	0
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
06.04f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.04g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.04h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.04i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.04j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
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
06.04l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.04m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
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, open flowing water source is not used by the grower.
06.05a	Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0
06.05b	Is the water source under the direction of a water authority or district?	N/A	0	0
06.05c	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?	N/A	0	0
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
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
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
06.05g	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.05h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.05i	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.05j	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.05k	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
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
06.05m	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.05n	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
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 by the grower.
06.06a	Is the reclamation process under the direction of a water reclamation management or authority?	N/A	0	0
06.06b	Are microbial control measures for reclaimed water utilized?	N/A	0	0
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
06.06d	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.06e	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.06f	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.06g	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.06h	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
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
06.06j	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.06k	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
06.07	Are tail water (run off water) systems used in the growing operation? If No, go to 6.08.	No	0	0		No, tailwater is not used by the grower.
06.07a	Is tail water in adequate distance from untreated manure?	N/A	0	0
06.07b	Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the tail water systems?	N/A	0	0
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
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
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
06.07f	Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies?	N/A	0	0
06.07g	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols?	N/A	0	0
06.07h	Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results?	N/A	0	0
06.07i	If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed?	N/A	0	0
06.07j	Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system?	N/A	0	0
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
06.07l	Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system?	N/A	0	0
06.07m	Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)?	N/A	0	0
06.08	Are check valves, anti-siphon devices, or other back flow prevention systems in use when and where necessary?	Yes	10	10		Yes, check valves are installed at the well water pumps.
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 not stored at this 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?	Yes	5	5		Yes, policy was available for review. Wilbur Ellis conducts crop protection applications for the grower.
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		Yes, chemicals are prepared at a safe distance from the field and water sources.
07.02	Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment?	Yes	5	5		Yes, policy for cleaning 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?	Yes	7	7		Yes, rinsing and cleaning of equipment is done at a safe distance.
07.03	Is there documentation that shows the individual(s) making decisions for crop protection are qualified?	Yes	10	10		Yes, Kyle Alpers with license #121780 makes crop protection decisions.
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, Kyle Alpers supervises the applications.
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, crop protection applications are documented.
07.05a	Are crop protection application records up to date and available for review?	Yes	15	15		Yes, application documentation is up to date.
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		N/A- only EPA approved chemicals are used.
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- only EPA approved chemicals are used.
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, label instructions are strictly adhered to.
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's are followed. Application on 5/29/12 recommended a PHI of 10 days
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, REI are followed. Application on 5/29/12 recommended a REI of 48 hrs.
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, postings are made at the four corners of the field.
07.11	To avoid drift, are crop protection applications restricted when gusts are excessive?	Yes	10	10		Yes, applications only occur during favorable wind conditions.
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- containers are not stored on the ranch. Containers are handled by Wilbur Ellis.
07.13	Have documented policies and/or procedures been developed for the monitoring of crop protection application equipment (e.g. calibration procedures, inspections, replacement)?	Yes	10	10		Yes, calibration procedures were 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- grower does not handle crop protection equipment.

Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)
Question No.	Audit Question	Given Answer	Given Score	Possible Score	Recommendation	Auditor Comments	Audio/ Picture
08.01	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy for dealing with employees who appear to be physically ill, or become ill while working?	Yes	10	10		Yes, there is an illness policy for ill employees.
08.02	Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy regarding employees with open sores and wounds?	Yes	10	10		Yes, open sores/wounds policy was reviewed.
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, company policy dictates that any product that has contact with blood must be discarded.
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, eating, drinking and tobacco use in the growing area is prohibited.
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, last hygiene training was conducted by Dennis Johnson on 2/20/12.
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. Grower has an agreement with harvest crew from adjacent land to use their toilet facilities.
08.06a	Are the toilet facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees?	Yes	10	10		Yes, toilets are in close proximity to the ranch.
08.06b	Are toilet facilities in a suitable location to prevent contamination to the growing area?	Yes	15	15		Yes, toilets are located on the adjacent road to the field.
08.06c	Is a minimum of one toilet facility provided for each group of 20 employees?	Yes	5	5		Yes, a sufficient number of toilets were provided.
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 wash reminder signs in both English and Spanish were posted.
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, stickers are attached to the toilet facility with cleaning dates recorded in permanent ink.
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, catch basins are properly designed and maintained.
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, emptying procedures were reviewed and are adequate.
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, evidence of fecal contamination was not observed during the audit.
08.08	Are there operational hand washing facilities provided? If No, go to 8.09	Yes	15	15		Yes, operational hand wash stations were provided.
08.08a	Are the hand washing facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees?	Yes	10	10		Yes, hand wash stations are in close proximity to the field.
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 was stations were outside and adjacent the toilet facility.
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 designed to prevent water from falling directly to the ground.
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, employee hand wash policy was reviewed.
08.09	Is fresh potable drinking water provided for workers? If No, go to 8.10	Yes	10	10		Yes, fresh potable water is provided.
08.09a	If used, are water containers maintained in a clean condition?	Yes	5	5		Yes, Igloo containers are in clean condition.
08.10	Are first-aid kits available and is the inventory maintained properly?	Yes	5	5		Yes, properly stocked first aid kits were available.
08.11	Are there trash cans available on the farm placed in suitable locations?	Yes	5	5		Yes, trash receptacles were in appropriate locations.
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, physical contaminants were not observed during the audit.

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, field is not located directly off the public road.
09.02	Are postings such as "No Trespassing" and/or " Restricted Entry" used appropriately?	Yes	5	5		Yes, no trespassing signs are posted.
09.03	Are entrances to ranch-level roads restricted by gates, chains, guard stations, etc.?	Yes	5	5		Yes, there is a gated entrance.
09.04	Are wells or other water sources secured and designed to prohibit tampering?	Yes	5	5		Yes, wells are deep water wells.
09.05	Are grounds and facilities monitored by either in house or contracted personnel?	Yes	5	5		Yes, fields are monitored and there is a visitor policy in place.
09.06	Are staff members instructed to note and report suspicious activity?	Yes	5	5		Yes, any suspicious activity is reported.
09.07	Are high risk areas (e.g. spray equipment, equipment shops, sheds) monitored?	Yes	5	5		Yes, shop is kept locked when not in use.
09.08	Is equipment examined for tampering prior to use?	Yes	5	5		Yes, equipment is inspected prior to use.
09.09	Are company supervisors required to undergo documented security training with attendance records?	Yes	5	5		Yes, supervisors go through security training.
09.10	Is education material related to security made available?	Yes	5	5		Yes, material is available for review.
09.11	Are inventory records of agricultural chemicals maintained? If No, go to 9.12	N/A	0	0		N/A- grower does not maintain crop protection chemicals. Crop protection is outsourced.
09.11a	Are the inventory records periodically reconciled with inventory?	N/A	0	0		N/A- grower does not maintain crop protection chemicals. Crop protection is outsourced.
09.12	Are all personal materials kept away from the harvest and packaging of  the harvesting operation?	N/A	0	0		N/A- harvest operations are not included in the scope of the audit.

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	70
		Possible Points	90
		Percent Score	78%
	Fertilizer/Crop Nutrition	Score	48
		Possible Points	55
		Percent Score	87%
	Irrigation/Water Use	Score	72
		Possible Points	72
		Percent Score	100%
	Crop Protection	Score	157
		Possible Points	157
		Percent Score	100%
	Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)	Score	232
		Possible Points	232
		Percent Score	100%
	Total	Score	640
		Possible Points	667
		Percent Score	96%