| 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. The adjacent lands to the growing area are neighbors growing various food crops. No issues of potential cross contamination from intensive livestock production. | |
| 04.01a | Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate this possible contamination source onto the growing area (e.g. buffer areas, physical barriers, fences, ditches, etc.)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 04.01 | |
| 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 | 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. A hobby goat farm is located on south east corner of farming operation. | |
| 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. Goats are restrained behind a fenced area. A drainage ditch surrounds the fenced area as a preventative measure for rain runoff into the growing area. | |
| 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. GAP manual includes a policy not allowing animals of any kind in the growing and packaging areas. | |
| 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 | | Yes. Perimeters of fields are monitored daily by Grower and employees for evidence of animal intrusion. Verbal confirmation from Richard Breschini. | |
| 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. There are no untreated manures or composts stored or applied on adjacent lands. | |
| 04.03a | Have physical measures been taken to secure untreated animal manure piles, compost, biosolids, or nonsynthetic amendment stored and/or applied on adjacent land? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 04.03 | |
| 04.03b | If biosolids are stored and/or applied on adjacent land, has the adjacent landowner supplied paperwork confirming the biosolids meet prevailing guidelines, governmental, or local standards? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 04.03 | |
| 04.04 | Is the growing area situated in a higher risk location where contamination could occur from nearby operations or functions (e.g. leach fields, runoff or potential flooding from sewers, toilet systems, industrial facilities, labor camps)? If No, go to 4.05 | No | 10 | 10 | | No. The growing area is not situated in a high risk location. Refer to 04.01 | |
| 04.04a | Have appropriate measures been taken to mitigate risks related to nearby operations? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 04.04 | |
| 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. Documentation presented that infants and children are not allowed in the growing or packaging 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. Untreated human sewage sludge is not used in the growing operation. | |
| 05.02 | Is compost produced from animal derived materials used by the grower? If No, go to 5.03 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Compost of any kind is not used in the growing operation. | |
| 05.02a | Are compost applications incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.02 | |
| 05.02b | Are there compost use records available for each growing area, including application records which shows that the interval between application and harvest was not less than 45 days? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.02 | |
| 05.02c | Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (CoA) from the compost supplier(s) that covers pathogen and heavy metal testing (plus any other legally/best practice required testing) and does the grower have relevant letters of guarantee regarding SOP's and logs? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.02 | |
| 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. Bio-solids are not used in the growing operation. | |
| 05.03a | Are biosolids incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.03 | |
| 05.03b | Are the grower's biosolids use records available for each growing area, especially application records? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.03 | |
| 05.03c | Are there a Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA) from the biosolid supplier(s) certifying compliance with prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.03 | |
| 05.03d | Are biosolids being applied to crops where the country of production regulations/guidelines ban the use such materials e.g. Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines in California? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.03 | |
| 05.04 | Is untreated animal manure used? If No, go to 5.05. NOTE: Special attention to commodity specific guidelines rules (e.g., Californian Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines) which ban the use of untreated animal manures. See 5.04d | No | 15 | 15 | | No. Untreated animal manure is not used in the growing operation. | |
| 05.04a | Is untreated animal manure incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst for tree crops and not applied during the growing season? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.04 | |
| 05.04b | Are there untreated animal manure records available for each growing area including application records which shows that the interval between application and harvest was not less than 120 days (unless more stringent laws or guidelines exist)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.04 | |
| 05.04c | Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis (COA), specification or some other document available for review provided by the untreated animal manure supplier stating the components of the material? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.04 | |
| 05.04d | Are untreated animal manures being applied to crops where the country regulations/guidelines ban the use such materials (e.g., Californian Leafy Green Commodity Specific Guidelines)? If this question is answered Yes, automatic failure of this audit will result. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.04 | |
| 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. Non-synthetic crop treatments are not used in the growing operation. | |
| 05.05a | Are nonsynthetic treatments that contain animal products or animal manures applied to the edible portions crops? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.05 | |
| 05.05b | Are nonsynthetic crop treatment records available for each growing area including application records demonstrating the interval between application and harvest was not less than 45 days? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.05 | |
| 05.05c | Are there Certificate(s) of Analysis available from the nonsynthetic crop treatment suppliers that covers pathogen and heavy metal testing (plus any other legally/best practice required testing)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.05 | |
| 05.06 | Are any soil amendments (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers) used that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures? If No, go to 5.07 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Soil amendments of any kind are not used in the growing operation. | |
| 05.06a | Are the grower's soil amendment (except inorganic nutrients/fertilizers that do not contain animal products and/or animal manures) records available for review including application records? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 05.06 | |
| 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 Refer to 05.06 | |
| 05.07 | Are inorganic fertilizers used? If No, go to 5.08 | Yes | 0 | 0 | | Yes. Inorganic fertilizers are used in the growing operation. Calcium Ammonium Nitrate 17-0-0, Ammonium Nitrate 20-0-0, Urea Ammonium Nitrate 32-0-0 and a blended pre-plant 5-17-17 are used in the growing operation as side dress or water run applications. | |
| 05.07a | Are the grower's inorganic fertilizer records available for review including application records? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Richard Breschini provided fertilization histories for all fields. Dates, rates and method of application are recorded. | |
| 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. Labels of guaranteed analysis specifying the source of all ingredients were not available. | |
| 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. Portable fertilizer tanks installed at each well site. Tanks were properly labeled with no visible leaks or cracks observed that could contaminate the water source. NOTE: Tanks were filled with 32-0-0 and properly labeled. | |
| 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. The growing operation does not practice dry-land farming. | |
| 06.01a | If the growing operation practices dryland farming, are there water systems used in the growing operation to supply for crop needs such as crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.02 | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.01b | Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.01d. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.01c | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.01d | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols which include how samples should be identified? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.01e | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.01 | |
| 06.01f | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.01 | |
| 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 used from Municipal or District water pipeline systems. | |
| 06.02a | Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.02c. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02b | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02c | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02d | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02e | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02f | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02g | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02h | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.02i | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.02 | |
| 06.03 | Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from wells? If No, go to 6.04 | Yes | 0 | 0 | | Yes. Water is used from wells located on the farm site. | |
| 06.03a | Are all well heads an adequate distance from untreated manure? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. There were no untreated manure piles in proximity to the well heads. NOTE: Manure is not used or stored on adjacent properties. | |
| 06.03b | Is the well designed to prevent contamination? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Well casing was completely sealed. | |
| 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. Area around well was clean and lubricating shaft oil is not stored at the well site. | |
| 06.03d | Are records kept for periodic inspections and treatment of wells (if performed) available for review? | Yes | 7 | 7 | | Yes. Wells are examined before each use. A sanitary condition inspection checklist is filled out monthly for each well. | |
| 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. | |
| 06.03f | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Testing under Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) guidelines on a monthly basis for Generic E-Coli. Last test results available for 5-12-2010. No issues were detected. | |
| 06.03g | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Using the LGMA standards for water sampling protocols. Policy and procedures were on file. | |
| 06.03h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Using the LGMA standards for corrective measures for unsuitable water test results. Policy and procedures were included in GAP manual. | |
| 06.03i | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A There have been no unsuitable or abnormal water results detected. | |
| 06.03j | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | Yes | 0 | 0 | | Yes. A drip irrigation system is used in the growing operation. | |
| 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. Overhead irrigation is used during the mature growing cycle. | |
| 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. Crops are furrow irrigated. | |
| 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 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Water is not used from surface water sources such as reservoirs and ponds. | |
| 06.04a | Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04b | Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04c | Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the water source? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04d | Are records kept for the periodic visual inspections and disinfection treatments (if used) available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04e | Are microbiological tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.04g | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04f | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04g | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04i | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04j | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04k | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04l | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.04m | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.04 | |
| 06.05 | Is the water used in the growing operation sourced from canals, rivers, ditches, or other open flowing water systems? If No, go to 6.06 | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Water is not used from an open flowing water system. | |
| 06.05a | Is surface water in adequate distance from untreated manure? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05b | Is the water source under the direction of a water authority or district? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05c | Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05d | Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the water source? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05e | Are records kept for periodic visual inspection and disinfection (if occurring) of the water source and available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05f | Are microbial tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.05h | Yes | 20 | 20 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05g | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05. | |
| 06.05h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05i | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05j | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05k | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05l | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05m | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05 | |
| 06.05n | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.05. | |
| 06.06 | Is reclaimed water used in the growing operation? NOTE: This refers to wastewater that has gone through a treatment process. If No, go to 6.07. | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Reclaimed water is not used in the growing operation. | |
| 06.06a | Is the reclamation process under the direction of a water reclamation management or authority? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06b | Are microbial control measures for reclaimed water utilized? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06c | Are microbial tests, including Generic E.coli conducted on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.06e | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06d | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06e | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06f | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06g | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06h | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06i | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06j | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or a furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.06k | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.06 | |
| 06.07 | Are tail water (run off water) systems used in the growing operation? If No, go to 6.08. | No | 0 | 0 | | No. Tail water systems are not used in the growing operation. | |
| 06.07a | Is tail water in adequate distance from untreated manure? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07b | Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the tail water systems? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07c | Is it evident that the water source is free of contamination issues and are measures taken to minimize contamination of the tail water system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07d | Are records kept for periodic visual inspection and disinfection (if occurring) of the water source and available for review? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07e | Are microbial tests conducted, including Generic E.coli on water used for irrigation, crop protection/fertilizer applications, and frost or freeze prevention program? If No, go to 6.07g | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07f | Are the microbiological tests current and conducted at the required and/or expected frequencies? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07g | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering proper sampling protocols? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07h | Do written procedures (SOPs) exist covering corrective measures for unsuitable or abnormal water testing results? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07i | If unsuitable or abnormal results have been detected, have documented corrective measures been performed? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07j | Are the crops irrigated by a micro irrigation or drip system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07k | Is overhead irrigation used to irrigate the crop or as part of a frost or freeze prevention program? NOTE: "Irrigating the crop" refers to irrigation during the mature growing cycle. This does not include pre-planting or just after planting to create a stand. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07l | Are the crops irrigated by flood irrigation or furrow system? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.07m | Are the crops sub irrigated (also known as seepage irrigation)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 06.07 | |
| 06.08 | Are check valves, anti-siphon devices, or other back flow prevention systems in use when and where necessary? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Anti-siphon devices are installed at well sites. | |
| 06.09 | Is irrigation equipment not in use free from pest contamination and stored clean off the ground? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Portable irrigation equipment was stored on pipe trailers and off the ground. | |
| Crop Protection |
| Question No. | Audit Question | Given Answer | Given Score | Possible Score | Recommendation | Auditor Comments | Audio/ Picture |
| 07.01 | Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the mixing/loading of crop protection materials? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. Documentation and procedures provided by the applicators Wilbur Ellis and Green Valley for the mixing/loading of crop chemicals and were in good order. Qualified Applicator Licenses on file. | |
| 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 This activity was not observed the day of the farm audit tour. | |
| 07.02 | Is there a documented policy and/or procedures for the rinsing and cleaning of crop protection equipment? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. Documentation and procedures provided by the applicators Wilbur Ellis Co. and Green Valley Co-Op for the rinsing and cleaning of application equipment and were in good order. Qualified Applicator Licenses on file in GAP manual. | |
| 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 This activity was not observed the day of the farm audit tour. | |
| 07.03 | Is there documentation that shows the individual(s) making decisions for crop protection are qualified? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Mike Middaugh is a licensed California Pest Control Adviser (PCA) responsible for making all crop protection decisions. License # 71264 Expiration 12-31-2010. | |
| 07.04 | Is there documentation that shows employees who handle crop protection materials are trained or are under the supervision of a trained individual? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Farm employees do not handle crop protection chemicals. Contracted Commercial Applicators are responsible for the training and supervision of their employees. Training Procedures were on file. Qualified Applicator licenses and training certificates on file and included in GAP manual. | |
| 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. Monterey County Agriultural Chemical monthly use reports were on file. | |
| 07.05a | Are crop protection application records up to date and available for review? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Grower had all application records and crop histories on file. NOTE: PCA maintains a data record keeping of all applications and are available upon demand from internet computer data management system. (CDMS). | |
| 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. US EPA Registration numbers are listed on Monthly use reports and PCA recommendation forms. | |
| 07.06a | Does the country of production allow the use of crop protection materials that are registered for the target crop in another country, as long as the use of this material does not contravene any prevailing national and local laws in the destination country (e.g. maximum residue limit, banned lists, etc.)? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result. | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 07.06 | |
| 07.07 | Are crop protection applications restricted by the guidelines established by the product label, manufacturer recommendation, or by prevailing national/ local standards and guidelines? If this question is answered No, automatic failure of this audit will result. | Yes | 20 | 20 | | Yes. Crop protection applications are restricted by guidelines established by the product manufacture. | |
| 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. Pre-harvest interval restrictions are established by the product manufacture and listed on the label. PCA notes pre-harvest interval restriction on notice of intent (NOI) to apply chemicals and provides NOI to Grower prior to application. | |
| 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. Employee re-entry intervals are established by the manufacture and listed on the product label. | |
| 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 | | N/A This activity was not observed the day of the farm audit tour. | |
| 07.11 | To avoid drift, are crop protection applications restricted when gusts are excessive? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A This activity was not observed the day of the farm audit tour. | |
| 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 Crop chemicals are not stored at this farm site. | |
| 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. Documentation and procedures provided by the applicators for the monitoring and calibration of crop protection application equipment and were in good order. | |
| 07.13a | Is it evident that the equipment used for crop protection applications is in good working order? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A There were no crop protection equipment present to inspect the day of the farm audit tour. | |
| 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 documented policy dealing with employees who become ill while working was provided and included in GAP manual. | |
| 08.02 | Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy regarding employees with open sores and wounds? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. A documented policy regarding employees with open wounds and sores was provided and included in GAP manual. | |
| 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. A documented policy requiring all commodities that come in contact with blood are to be destroyed, presented and included in GAP manual. | |
| 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. A documented policy not allowing the use of tobacco and eating in the growing area presented and included in GAP manual. | |
| 08.05 | Is there a food safety hygiene training program covering new and existing employees and are there records of these training events? | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Food safety hygiene program along with training records and attendance sheets presented and in good order. | |
| 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. Portable toilets are provided by A & G Pumping Services. Their SSOP was on file and included in GAP manual. | |
| 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. Signage in 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 | |
| 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)? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Refer to 08.06 | |
| 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. Refer to 08.06 | |
| 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 contamination in proximity to the growing or storage areas. | |
| 08.08 | Are there operational hand washing facilities provided? If No, go to 8.09 | Yes | 15 | 15 | | Yes. Operational hand wash stations are an integral part of portable toilet facilities. | |
| 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 | |
| 08.08c | Are hand wash stations properly stocked with soap, paper towels and trash can? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes | |
| 08.08d | Are the hand wash stations designed and being maintained to prevent contamination onto the growing area ( i.e. spent water does not go straight to the ground)? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes | |
| 08.08e | Does the growing operation have a documented and implemented policy and procedure in place requiring employees to wash their hands (e.g. prior to beginning work, after breaks, after toilet use)? | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes | |
| 08.09 | Is fresh potable drinking water provided for workers? If No, go to 8.10 | Yes | 10 | 10 | | Yes. Potable drinking water is available to workers. NOTE: Workers bring bottled water or use company provided coolers. | |
| 08.09a | If used, are water containers maintained in a clean condition? | N/A | 0 | 0 | | N/A Water containers were not observed. Only bottled water was available. | |
| 08.10 | Are first-aid kits available and is the inventory maintained properly? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. | |
| 08.11 | Are there trash cans available on the farm placed in suitable locations? | Yes | 5 | 5 | | Yes. Trash cans available at equipment yards and next to portable toilet facilities. | |
| 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 was no evidence of foreign materials in the growing areas. | |