GAP Farm Management & Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under GAP certification, how frequently must food safety training records for farm workers be updated?
- Only at initial hire
- Annually at minimum (Correct answer)
- Every five years
- Only when regulations change
Correct 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.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a farm food safety plan under GAP guidelines?
- To satisfy marketing requirements
- To identify, prevent, and control food safety hazards (Correct answer)
- To track employee attendance
- To document crop yields
Correct 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.
Question 3: Which of the following is a corrective action a farm should take if a toilet facility is found to lack soap and water?
- Close the field for the day
- Immediately restock supplies and document the corrective action (Correct answer)
- Retrain workers on crop handling only
- Notify the USDA within 24 hours
Correct 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.
Question 4: When must a farm supervisor conduct a pre-harvest assessment of a field under GAP protocols?
- Only after a foodborne illness complaint
- Before each harvest to identify potential contamination risks (Correct answer)
- Once per growing season at planting
- After the crop is harvested
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which document is essential for demonstrating compliance during a GAP audit related to pesticide applications?
- Crop insurance policy
- Pesticide application log (Correct answer)
- Worker wage records
- Seed purchase receipts
Correct 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.
Question 6: A farm uses a shared harvesting tool between fields of different crops. Under GAP, what is the required practice?
- Tools may be shared freely between fields
- Tools must be cleaned and sanitized between uses in different fields (Correct answer)
- Tools only need rinsing with water between fields
- Sharing tools is prohibited under all GAP standards
Correct 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.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes the role of a 'sign-in log' at a GAP-certified farm?
- It tracks daily crop temperatures
- It documents who has been trained and when (Correct answer)
- It records irrigation water pH levels
- It logs equipment maintenance schedules
Correct 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.
GAP Farm Management & Safety 2
Under GAP certification, how frequently must food safety training records for farm workers be updated?