Farm Business & Financial Management
Farm Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Audit Checklist
A checklist for preparing a good agricultural practices audit on a produce farm. Helps growers walk the farm and fix gaps before an auditor arrives.
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What is on this checklist
- Written food safety plan on hand
- Worker training records
- Handwashing and restroom access
- Water sources and records
- Soil amendments and manure records
- Animal and wildlife controls
- Harvest tools and containers clean
- Storage and transport sanitation
- Traceability records for each lot
- Corrective action records
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA AMS and FDA.
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