Table 2.
Results of farm review checklist for good agricultural practices (GAPs). Number of farms studied (n = 81).
| No | Farm aspect of good agricultural practice activity question | Number of farms in each category (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | NA | ||
| Water usage | ||||
| 1 | If the farm use irrigation, are steps taken to protect irrigation water from potential direct and nonpoint source contamination | 0 | 76 (93.8) | 5 (6.2) |
| Sewage treatment | ||||
| 2 | There is no municipal/commercial sewage treatment facility or waste material landfill adjacent to the farm | 55 (67.9) | 26 (32.1) | 0 |
| Animal/wildlife/livestock | ||||
| 3 | Vegetable farm areas are not located near or adjacent to dairy, livestock, or poultry production facilities unless adequate barriers exist | 49 (60.5) | 32 (39.5) | 0 |
| 4 | Manure lagoons located near to the vegetable farm areas are maintained to prevent leaking/overflowing, or measures have been taken to stop runoff from contaminating the vegetable farm areas | 16 (19.8) | 27 (33.3) | 38 (46.9) |
| 5 | Manure stored near or adjacent to vegetable farm areas is contained to prevent contamination of crops | 22 (27.2) | 27 (33.3) | 32 (39.5) |
| 6 | Measures are taken to restrict access of livestock to the source or delivery system of crop irrigation water | 0 | 0 | 81(100) |
| 7 | Vegetable farm areas are monitored for the presence or signs of wild or domestic animals entering the land | 0 | 0 | 81(100) |
| 8 | Measures are taken to reduce the opportunity for wild and/or domestic animals from entering vegetable farm areas | 16 (19.8) | 65 (80.2) | 0 |
| Manure option A: raw manure | ||||
| 9 | When raw manure is applied, it is incorporated at least 2 weeks prior to planting or a minimum of 120 days prior to harvest | 20 (24.7) | 61 (75.3) | 0 |
| 10 | Raw manure is not used on commodities that are harvested within 120 days of planting | 20 (24.7) | 61 (75.3) | 0 |
| 11 | If both raw and treated manure are used, the treated manure is properly treated, composted or exposed to reduce the expected levels of pathogens | 12 (14.8) | 69 (85.2) | 0 |
| 12 | Manure is properly stored prior to use | 10 (12.3) | 71 (87.7) | 0 |
| Manure option B: composted manure | ||||
| 13 | Only composted manure is used as a soil amendment | 61 (75.3) | 20 (24.7) | 0 |
| 14 | Composted manure is properly treated, composted, or exposed to environmental conditions that would lower the expected level of pathogens | 26 (32.1) | 55 ( 67.9) | 0 |
| 15 | Composted manure is properly stored and are protected to minimize recontamination | 12 (14.8) | 69 (85.2) | 0 |
NA not applicable.