Report & Corrective Action Summary
 
Audit #: 145460 Audit Type: Ranch V07.04 Rev. 1    Customer: NewStar Fresh Foods, LLC, Pacific International Marketing/Dynasty Farms, Classic Salads/Classic Baby Vegetable
Ranch: Upper Sorensen
Grower: Rava Ranches
Audit Date: 05/05/2011 Auditor: Rodny Salinas  
Audit Score: 98% Contact Person: Alfredo Huguez, alfredo@ravaranch.com  
Product(s): Spinach,Lettuce,Broccoli,Cabbage,Garlic,Spring Mix,Peppers
Audit Scope: Review of Good Agricultural Practices in a farming operation
Category
Question
Number
Question
Possible
Points
Given Answer
Given
Points
Auditor Comment
Corrective Action Response
Corrective Action Comment
Adjacent Land Use
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
10
Yes
0
Yes. Cows were observed in the adjacent land.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Auditor (Rodnie Salinas) said everything was good at time of audit. No cows were observed at time of audit on Upper Sorensen. Alfredo Huguez did explain that the company does create 800 ft. buffers during the growing season so as to maintain any grazing activities away from growing areas. Request audit points be adjusted, invalid point deduction.
Irrigation/Water Use
06.04b
Do animals (domestic, livestock, or wild) have access to the water source?
7
Yes
0
Yes. since this is an open water source, however no evidence or presence was noted during the time of the audit. Even when the reservoir is fenced potentially the animals can enter the reservoir.
We have fully completed the corrective action(s)
Reservoir 2 & 3 were observed during time of audit. Reservoirs are away from residential areas, are double fenced, tested monthly, and are maintained daily. No animal activty was observed during time of audit.

Audit Scoring Summary
Self InspectionScore12
Possible Points12
Percent Score100%
TraceabilityScore15
Possible Points15
Percent Score100%
Ground HistoryScore34
Possible Points34
Percent Score100%
Adjacent Land UseScore80
Possible Points90
Percent Score89%
Fertilizer/Crop NutritionScore85
Possible Points85
Percent Score100%
Irrigation/Water UseScore107
Possible Points114
Percent Score94%
Crop ProtectionScore160
Possible Points160
Percent Score100%
Employee Hygiene (This applies to on-the-farm staff not the harvesting staff)Score232
Possible Points232
Percent Score100%
TotalScore725
Possible Points742
Percent Score98%