GAP (Good Agricultural Practices)

2. Download GAP Manual in Microsoft Word document format or print pdf version. Note :pdf versions cannot be modified.

3. Make any necessary changes applicable to your operations in the Word documents and save to your computer.

4. Print all modified and/or pre-formatted documents.

5. Assemble manual as follows:

a: Print out pre-formatted tabs; insert or tape to dividers.

b. Put dividers into 3-ring binder.

c. Insert Introduction and List of Reference materials in binder.

d. Insert Audit Checklist Information and place behind divider labeled "Audit Checklist".

e. Insert Overall Farm SOP and place behind divider labeled "Farm SOP".

f.  Insert SOP Appendix and place behind divider labeled "SOP Appendix".

g. Place all required maps (farm, storage, etc.) behind divider labeled "Maps". Pre-formatted storage maps can be printed from the Map section.

h. Insert all necessary pre-formatted documents and place behind "Documentation" tab.

i. Insert copies of English and/or Spanish translated policy forms after obtaining signatures from employees and place behind "Signed Policy" tab.

j. Insert most current USDA Audit Checklist and place behind "USDA Audit" tab. Make sure you have the most current version.

k. Place any miscellaneous documentation or information behind the "Misc" tab.