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1-1 What is the source of irrigation water? (Pond, Stream, Well, Municipal, Other).
E. coli
Pathogenic
E. coli
1-3 Water Quality and Testing
Test for generic E. coli and request that the results be quantified.
Do NOT request an absence-or-presence test.
If only one sample is taken, it must be below 126 CFU/100 mL.
A specific commodity, buyer or location might require additional testing.
6
Log10 CFU/Kg
5 E.coli
Salmonella/Shigella
4
Enterococcus
3
Pseudomonas
2
Lactic acid
1
0
Horse Cow/Plant Cow Plants Alpaca Sheep
products products
9
Background Bacteria in Compost Teas
8
6
Log10 CFU/Kg
5
E.coli
4
Salmonella/Shigella
3
Enterococcus
2
Pseudomonas
1
Lactic acid
0
Horse Cow/Plant Cow Plants Alpaca Sheep
products products
1-5 Water Quality Risks Continued.
Steps must be taken to protect irrigation water from potential direct and non-
point source contamination
15 Points
1-6 Sewage Treatment
It is imperative to have a farm sewage treatment systems that function properly
where there is no evidence of leaking or runoff.
15 Points
1-7 Sewage Treatment
There is NO municipal/commercial sewage treatment facility or waste material
landfill adjacent to the farm
10 Points
1-8 Animals/Wildlife/Livestock
Crop production areas are not located near or adjacent to dairy, livestock, or
fowl production facilities unless adequate natural or physical barriers exist.
Concentrated Feed Lot Operation, Manure Composting: 400 feet
Grazing Lands and Homes with Septic Systems: 30 feet
Untreated Manure & Irrigation Water: 200 feet
15 Points
1-9 Animals/Wildlife/Livestock
Manure located near or adjacent to crop production areas are maintained to
prevent leaking or overflowing, or measures have been taken to stop runoff from
contaminating the crop production areas
10 Points
1-10 Animals/Wildlife/Livestock
Manure stored near or adjacent to crop production areas is contained to prevent
contamination of crops
10 Points
1-11 Animals/Wildlife/Livestock
If surface water is used:
Test at least three times per season, surface water
Visually monitor source for animal intrusion risks
Keep all domestic animals and livestock out of surface water irrigation sources
10 Points
1-12 Animals/Wildlife/Livestock
Develop an SOP for scheduled surveys of the area surrounding fields for animal
intrusion:
Contamination events upstream
Annual bird migrations that may stop over in irrigation ponds
Other feral animal activity
Crop production areas are monitored for the presence or signs of wild or
domestic animals entering the land.
Identify and Isolate Animal Feces in Fields so Affected Produce is NOT Harvested
Do NOT Harvest Produce Within a 5 Foot Radius of Observed Animal Feces
Name This Animal Intruder
Front (F) & Hind (H) Feet
1"
Track: Blunt round tips. Two claws on front foot. One claw on hind foot.
Scat: Dry flora may be apparent in scat. Breaks down quickly in environment.
Fact: On warm days, active in early morning and late evening.
Measures are taken to reduce the opportunity for wild and/or domestic
animals from entering the crop production areas.
It is important to keep raw manure (manure that has not been fully composted
or heat-treated) off produce.
When raw manure is applied, it is incorporated at least 2 weeks prior to planting
and a minimum of 120 days prior to harvest.
Never apply raw manure (solid or liquid forms or animal bedding) once a fresh
produce crop has been planted. This includes manure-based compost teas.
5 Points
1-18 Option B: Composted Manure
A record must show that only composted manure is used when using this option
10 Points
1-21 Composted Manure