Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Organic Inspection Preparation Checklist
A checklist for preparing for an organic inspection, used by certified farms before the certifier visits. Use it each season and keep completed copies where the whole crew can find them.
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What is on this checklist
- Organic system plan updated
- Field and activity records organized
- Input receipts and labels ready
- Buffer areas marked
- Storage and equipment cleaned
- Sales records and invoices ready
- Mock audit trail completed
- Staff briefed on inspection visit
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
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 USDA.
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