| 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 intensive livestock adjacent to ranch. | |
| 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 see 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 is no evidence of animals adjacent to the ranch. | |
| 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 no 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 isn't situated in a high risk area. | |
| 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. | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Policy on no infants or toddlers in growing area was available for review. | |
| 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 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Compost is not applied. | |
| 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. Please see question 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. Please see question 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. Please see question 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. 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 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Nonsynthetic crop treatments are not applied to farm. | |
| 05.05a | Are nonsynthetic treatments that contain animal products or animal manures applied to the edible portions crops? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please review question 5.05. | |
| 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. Please review question 5.05. | |
| 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. Please review question 5.05. | |
| 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 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. 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. Please review question 5.06. | |
| 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. Please review question 5.06. | |
| 05.07 | Are inorganic fertilizers used? If No, go to 5.08 | Yes | 0 | 0 | | Yes. Inorganic fertilizers are used. | |
| 05.07a | Are the grower's inorganic fertilizer records available for review including application records? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Fertilizer 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? | Yes | 7 | 7 | | Yes. Letters of guarantee were available for review from Dune,Crop Production Service & Fertizona. | |
| 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. Fertilizer tanks are not stored on the 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 | No | 0 | 0 | (No recommendation) | No. Water is not sourced from wells. | |
| 06.03a | Are all well heads an adequate distance from untreated manure? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please see question 6.03. | |
| 06.03b | Is the well designed to prevent contamination? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please see question 6.03. | |
| 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. Please see question 6.03. | |
| 06.03d | Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please see question 6.03. | |
| 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 | | N/A. Please see question 6.03. | |
| 06.03f | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please see question 6.03. | |
| 06.03g | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please see question 6.03. | |
| 06.03h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please see question 6.03. | |
| 06.03i | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please see question 6.03. | |
| 06.03j | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please see question 6.03. | |
| 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 | | N/A. Please see question 6.03. | |
| 06.03l | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please see question 6.03. | |
| 06.03m | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please see question 6.03. | |
| 06.04 | Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from ponds, reservoirs, watersheds or other surface water source? If No, go to 6.05 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Water is not sourced from reservoirs. | |
| 06.04a | Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please review question 6.04. | |
| 06.04b | Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please review question 6.04. | |
| 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. Please review question 6.04. | |
| 06.04d | Are records kept for the periodic visual inspections and disinfection treatments (if used) available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please review question 6.04. | |
| 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. Please review question 6.04. | |
| 06.04f | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please review question 6.04. | |
| 06.04g | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please review question 6.04. | |
| 06.04h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please review question 6.04. | |
| 06.04i | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please review question 6.04. | |
| 06.04j | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please review question 6.04. | |
| 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. Please review question 6.04. | |
| 06.04l | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please review question 6.04. | |
| 06.04m | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. Please review question 6.04. | |
| 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 | Yes | 0 | 0 | Water sourced from canals, rivers, ditches or other open flowing 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 Yuma County Water Users. | |
| 06.05a | Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. There was no untreated manure observed in near canals. | |
| 06.05b | Is the water source under the direction of a water authority or district? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. Water sourced from the Yuma County Water Users. | |
| 06.05c | 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 canal water. | |
| 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? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Water souce is free from contamination issues at the time of the audit. | |
| 06.05e | Are records kept for periodic visual inspection and disinfection (if occurring) of the water source and available for review? | Yes | 7 | 7 | | Yes. There are periodic visual inspections of the water source. Annual & weekly documented inspections and visual inspections are conducted. | |
| 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 | Yes | 20 | 20 | | Yes. Testing is conducted monthly. | |
| 06.05g | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Testing is conducted and at expected frequencies. | |
| 06.05h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. SOP for proper sampling protocols was avaialble for review. Certificate on sampling protocols was available for review for Richard Poels & Stephanie Crouse. | |
| 06.05i | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Corrective measures for remedial actions when abnormal tests results are detected were available for review. | |
| 06.05j | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A. No abnormal results have been detected. | |
| 06.05k | 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. | |
| 06.05l | 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. | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Crops are not sprinkler irrigated. Note: Sprinker irrigation is only used for romaine hearts. | |
| 06.05m | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system? | Yes | 0 | 0 | Information gathering question. Reducing contact with edible portion of the crop is believed to reduces microbial risk. | Yes. Crops are furrow irrigated. | |
| 06.05n | 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. | |
| 06.06 | 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. Not observed. | |
| 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 at the time of the audit. | |
| Crop Protection |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 07.01 | Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the mixing/loading of crop protection materials? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. In-House responsbile for chemical application & documention for mixing and loading policies/procedures were for 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. Not observed at the time of the audit. | |
| 07.02 | Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. In-House responsbile for chemical application & documention for mixing and loading policies/procedures were for 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. Rinsing and cleaning of spray equipment was not available for review. | |
| 07.03 | Is there documentation that shows the individual(s) making decisions for crop protection are qualified? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Pest Controll Advisor: Charles Namore #AZ3453. | |
| 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. Private Applicator: Lee C. Ott PUP#44. | |
| 07.05 | Does the growing operation follow a pesticide application recording program? If No, go to 7.06 If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result. | Yes | 20 | 20 | | Yes. Pesticide record applications were available for review. Note: 1080's were available for review. | |
| 07.05a | Are crop protection application records up to date and available for review? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Records are 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. EPA #'s 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. Please review question 7.01. | |
| 07.07 | Are crop protection applications restricted by the guidelines established by the product label, manufacturer recommendation, or by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result. | Yes | 20 | 20 | | Yes. | |
| 07.08 | Where harvesting is restricted by pre-harvest intervals (as required on the crop protection chemical product labels, manufacturer recommendations and/or by prevailing national/ local standards) is the grower adhering to these pre-harvest interval time periods? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result. | Yes | 20 | 20 | | Yes. Harvesting is restricted by PHI. | |
| 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. Employees are adhearing to the REI. | |
| 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? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. | |
| 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. Chemicals are not stored 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)? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Sub-contracted policies and procedures were available for review. In-house calibration procedures were available for review too. | |
| 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. A policy dealing with employees who appears to be physically ill 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 regarding employees with open sores and wounds. | |
| 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. Blood 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 prohibiting eating and drinking was available for review at the time of the audit. | |
| 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. Training records were available for review. Note: In-house and Ortiz sub-contracted records were available. | |
| 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 and serviced by Star Sanitation. | |
| 08.06a | Are the toilet facilities placed within ¼ mile or 5 minutes walking distance of all employees? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Toilets faclities are placed with walking distance for all employees. | |
| 08.06b | Are toilet facilities in a suitable location to prevent contamination to the growing area? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Toilets are placed a suitable area to prevent contamination. | |
| 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. Signs reminding employees to wash their hands was available for review. | |
| 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 were clean. | |
| 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 designed and maintained to prevent contamination. | |
| 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 Star Sanitation was available for 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. 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 are placed outside. | |
| 08.08c | Are hand wash stations properly stocked with soap, paper towels and trash can? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. Hand wash stations are 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 station was being well maintained at the time of the audit. | |
| 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. All Foreman and farm supervisors have first aid kits. There is additional first aid kit in the shop/yard area. | |
| 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. There were no foreign material issues observed. | |