Farm Management & Safety Flashcards
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Under GAP certification, how frequently must food safety training records for farm workers be updated?
Answer: Annually at minimum
GAP standards require food safety training to be documented and refreshed at least annually to ensure workers stay current on safe handling practices.
What is the primary purpose of a farm food safety plan under GAP guidelines?
Answer: To identify, prevent, and control food safety hazards
A farm food safety plan systematically identifies biological, chemical, and physical hazards and establishes controls to prevent produce contamination.
Which of the following is a corrective action a farm should take if a toilet facility is found to lack soap and water?
Answer: Immediately restock supplies and document the corrective action
Under GAP, deficiencies in sanitation must be corrected immediately and documented, demonstrating the farm's corrective action process.
When must a farm supervisor conduct a pre-harvest assessment of a field under GAP protocols?
Answer: Before each harvest to identify potential contamination risks
Pre-harvest assessments are conducted before each harvest to identify and address risks such as animal intrusion, flooding, or adjacent land use hazards.
Which document is essential for demonstrating compliance during a GAP audit related to pesticide applications?
Answer: Pesticide application log
Pesticide application logs record product name, EPA registration number, rate, date, applicator, and target pest, which are reviewed during GAP audits.
A farm uses a shared harvesting tool between fields of different crops. Under GAP, what is the required practice?
Answer: Tools must be cleaned and sanitized between uses in different fields
Shared harvesting equipment must be cleaned and sanitized between fields to prevent cross-contamination of produce.
Which of the following best describes the role of a 'sign-in log' at a GAP-certified farm?
Answer: It documents who has been trained and when
Sign-in logs for training sessions provide proof that specific workers attended food safety training on a particular date, a key GAP audit requirement.