Report & Corrective Action Summary
 
Audit #: 145083 Audit Type: Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1    Customer: Church Brothers, LLC
Ranch: Doud
Grower: Rio Farms
Audit Date: 04/19/2011 Auditor: Orlando Dominguez  
Audit Score: 95% Contact Person: Armando Chavez  
Product(s): Spinach,Lettuce,Lettuce, Romaine,Broccoli,Celery,Bell Pepper,Kale,Cauliflower,Parsley (Herb),Cilantro,Lettuce, Mix,Endive,Arugula / Rocket (Herb),Carrots,Sprouts,Cabbage, Green,Onions,Herbs,Pimentos,Cabbage, Red,Escaroles / Broad-Leaf Endives,Chile Pobl
Audit Scope: Review of Good Agricultural Practices in the farming operation. Ranch perimeter, water source, fertilizers, crop protection materials were inspected, including Food Safety Documents and recording logs.
Category
Question
Number
Question
Possible
Points
Given Answer
Given
Points
Auditor Comment
Corrective Action Response
Corrective Action Comment
Adjacent Land Use
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
10
Yes
0
Yes. In the northwest corner of block 23 there is an area of processing and storage of green compost.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
See attachment for corrective actions.
Adjacent Land Use
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?
15
No
0
No. The measures implemented as a buffer area less than 400 feet and diversion ditches are not sufficient to reduce the risk of pollution in the growing area.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
See attachment for corrective actions.
Food Security
09.03
Are entrances to ranch-level roads restricted by gates, chains, guard stations, etc.?
5
No
0
No Comments
We will partially complete or not complete corrective action(s)
Corrective Actions will not be completed at this time.
Crop Protection
07.13
Have documented policies and/or procedures been developed for the monitoring of crop protection application equipment (e.g. calibration procedures, inspections, replacement)?
10
No
0
No. There is no a policy and / or documented procedure that includes monitoring of application equipment for crop protection materials specifically for calibration.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Attached is the equipment calibration policy that was provided by our supplier.
Irrigation/Water Use
06.04b
Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?
7
Yes
0
Yes. Reservoirs #'s 8, 21 and 23 are not protected from animal intrusion, however no evidence or presence of animals were observed during the time of the audit, the number 8 is only protected by a fence around it.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Reservoir 8 on the Doud ranch is protected with a silk fence around it. However, auditor was too demanding and said that there was no protection for aves. Measures for protecting reservoirs are still been amended.

Audit Scoring Summary
Self InspectionScore12
Possible Points12
Percent Score100%
TraceabilityScore15
Possible Points15
Percent Score100%
Ground HistoryScore34
Possible Points34
Percent Score100%
Adjacent Land UseScore40
Possible Points65
Percent Score62%
Fertilizer/Crop NutritionScore82
Possible Points82
Percent Score100%
Irrigation/Water UseScore164
Possible Points171
Percent Score96%
Crop ProtectionScore160
Possible Points170
Percent Score94%
Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)Score232
Possible Points232
Percent Score100%
TotalScore739
Possible Points781
Percent Score95%