ORGANIC PGS EVALUATION

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1 0 POINTS 1. RECORDS 1.1 No activity records 1.2 No financial records 1.3 No farm map 2. ORGANIC INPUTS Evidence of synthetic fertilizer application in designated organic Evidence of prohibited substance use in designated organic compost / organic input production ORGANIC PGS EVALUATION Some basic activity records maintained (info on each section of card) Basic bills from farm purchases & sales maintained Basic farm map prepared showing boundaries between organic & industrial (card complete) No evidence of synthetic fertilizer application (including urea) in last 1 year in organic No evidence of prohibited substances being used in last 1 year in organic No evidence of composting / organic input production on farm. Plan to do in future. Activity records maintained (card complete) Basic bills from farm purchases & sales maintained and entered in ledger Farm map prepared showing boundaries & basic info on production Detailed activity records maintained (beyond card) Detailed financial records maintained Farm map prepared showing boundaries and detailed info on production Detailed activity records maintained & analyzed for patterns. Detailed financial records maintained & analyzed for patterns Farm map prepared showing boundaries and detailed info on production & environmental factors Detailed activity records maintained. Reports prepared & used to improve performance Detailed financial records maintained. Reports prepared & used to improve performance 2 maps (current and future plans) showing boundaries and detailed info on production & environmental factors Evidence of basic production (e.g. demonstration level) Active schedule of production. Not enough for total land area. Active schedule of production. Enough for total land area. Active schedule of production. Enough for total land. Focus on C:N ratios & soil microorganisms 1

2 POINTS enhancing soil organic matter agroecological pest & disease management. agroecological weed management No organic matter added to the soil. Plan to do in future. manage pests & diseases. Plan to do in future. Only weed management is initial tillage. Using 100% external organic matter. Source & ingredients known. Able to ensure no urea, synthetic additives, hormones, heavy metals, etc. Using occasional basic pest & disease control methods. No field observation. Not species specific (e.g. irregular application of biopesticides, insect grease traps) Manual weed removal during critical period of competition. Bare soil. Roots of perennial weeds left in field. Using some organic matter from farm and some external organic matter. Source & ingredients known. Able to ensure no urea, synthetic additives, hormones, heavy metals, etc. Using systematic basic pest & disease control methods. No field observation. Not species specific (e.g. fixed spraying schedule) Manual weed removal. Bare soil. Roots of perennial weeds removed. All organic matter sourced from within farm. Using observationbased pest & disease control methods. Regular field monitoring. Not species specific. Cultural practices to reduce weed growth or facilitate weed removal (e.g. plant spacing, cover crops, crop rotation). Manual weed removal. Roots of perennial weeds removed. All organic matter sourced from within farm. Growing nitrogen-fixing plants or raising animals on farm to increase organic matter. Using agroecological, observation-based pest & disease control methods. Regular field monitoring. Species specific techniques Mulch (able to ensure no synthetic contamination, heavy metals, etc.) Cultural practices to reduce weed growth or facilitate weed removal. Manual weed removal. Roots of perennial weeds removed. 2.7 soil nutrient levels. No plans to address deficiency assess soil nutrient levels or address deficiency. natural forms have been applied in past natural forms are applied regularly but without monitoring Bio indicators or soil testing used to assess nutrient deficiency. natural forms applied based on need. Soil microorganisms developed for nutrient mobilization & uptake. Bio indicators or soil testing used to assess nutrient deficiency. natural forms applied based on need. 2

3 0 POINTS 3. SEPARATION OF INDUSTRIAL & ORGANIC AREAS Industrial & organic 3.1 Industrial & organic parts of the property parts of property not are physically, organic clearly separated financially & operationally separated No buffer zone or barrier between industrial & organic water. No plans for change. Prohibited substances stored in same where organic products are handled Same sprayers used for industrial and organic Same tools & vehicles used in industrial and organic without cleaning Organic products stored and transported with industrial products. Possibility of contact. Barrier taller than height of crop between industrial & organic water. Plans for treatment or alternative water source. Prohibited substances stored in separate from where organic products are handled Separate sprayers kept for industrial and organic Tools and vehicles used in industrial are thoroughly cleaned before being used in organic Organic products stored and transported with industrial products. Contact prevented Barrier taller than height of crop between industrial & organic. Buffer zone of at least one meter. water. Basic biological filtration. organic. No prohibited substances stored. organic. Sprayers only used in organic. organic. Tools and vehicles only used in organic. Organic products stored and / or transported with industrial products in closed containers that are clearly labeled organic Buffer zone & barriers designed to minimize chance of contamination (e.g. density, permeability, height, width) water. Physical and biological filtration system Using filtered water, harvested rainwater or well water. No water testing. Using surface water, filtered water, harvested rainwater or well water that has been tested and is free of all contaminants. Only organic products handled. Organic products stored and transported separately

4 0 POINTS 4. SEEDS & PLANTING MATERIAL Potential that genetically modified 4.1 seed or planting materials being used Using seed treated with fungicides for micro greens or baby greens or in aquaponics systems genetic biodiversity 5. ENVIRONMENT Evidence that forests have been cleared or 5.1 primary ecosystems destroyed in past 5 years Evidence that crop residue or land has 5.2 been burnt for land preparation Toxic or hazardous waste in organic (e.g. CFL bulbs, batteries, motor oil) reducing fossil fuel consumption Able to ensure that no genetically modified seeds or planting materials are used Using seed treated with fungicide. No micro greens, baby greens or aquaponics. enhance genetic biodiversity No evidence that forests have been cleared or primary ecosystems destroyed in past 5 years No evidence that crop residue or land has been burnt for land preparation No toxic or hazardous substances in organic. Some signs of non-degradable waste. reduce fossil fuel consumption Using untreated seed bred for industrial agriculture conditions Using open-pollinated seed whenever possible Using heirloom varieties and seed bred for organic conditions whenever possible Planting multiple varieties of same crop. Using open-pollinated seed whenever possible. Effort to reduce fossil fuel consumption (e.g. solar pumps, draft animals, biogas, electric equipment) 4 Saving seeds. Using heirloom varieties and seed bred for organic conditions whenever possible Saving seeds. Planting multiple varieties of same crop. Using open-pollinated seed whenever possible. Saving seeds. Only using heirloom varieties and seed bred for organic conditions Conserving heirloom varieties. Saving seeds. Planting multiple varieties of same crop. Using open-pollinated seed whenever possible. No toxic, hazardous or non-degradable waste in organic - No burning of synthetic waste on property. No toxic, hazardous or non-degradable waste in organic. Compostable & recyclable waste sorted. No burning of synthetic waste. No non-degradable waste in organic. - All waste composted, recycled or reduced and upcycled (e.g. eco bricks). No nondegradable waste in organic. No on-farm use of fossil fuels

5 POINTS conserving & enhancing soil ecosystems conserving water maintaining or enhancing biodiversity conserve & enhance soil ecosystems conserve water. Flood irrigation, open unlined canals Monoculture cropping systems TOTAL FARM : INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM (FOR PRODUCER GROUPS ONLY) AVERAGE FARM OF ALL GROUP MEMBERS: Member has 0 answer IC.1 on farm evaluation 27 to 37 points IC.2 IC.3 Producer Promises and internal evaluation forms not completed for all group members No group ledger, map, or internal monitoring system Producer Promise and internal evaluation form completed for all group members Group maintains a ledger with details on all members and a map of farm locations TOTAL INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM GROUP : Bunds, contour planting & soil stabilizing plants to reduce erosion Flood irrigation with conservation practices (e.g. leveling field, releasing in intervals, recycling runoff) Companion planting, mixed cropping and/or crop rotation in some 38 to 56 points Producer Promise and internal evaluation form copies with group or individual members Group leaders visit farms at least once a year, maintain ledger & map Addition of organic matter, green manure & cover crops. Bunds, contour planting & soil stabilizing plants. Localized irrigation (e.g. sprinklers, watering cans) Companion planting, mixed cropping and crop rotation in all 57 to 73 points Producer Promise and internal evaluation form copies with group and individual members Group leaders visit farms regularly, maintain ledger & map Effort to enhance soil microorganisms. Mulching, compost, organic matter, green manure & cover crops. Bunds, contour planting & soil stabilizing plants. Steps to increase water conservation (e.g. rainwater harvesting ponds and tanks, cover crops, mulching) Steps to enhance wild biodiversity. Live hedges & planting to attract pollinators. Companion planting, mixed cropping and crop rotation. 74 to 87 points Producer Promise & evaluations maintained. All farmers aware of their farm score Group members meet regularly. Leaders visit farms regularly, maintain ledger & map No-till, permaculture & biointensive techniques Effort to enhance soil microorganisms. Mulching, compost, organic matter, green manure & cover crops. Bunds, contour planting & soil stabilizing plants. Significant effort to increase water conservation (e.g. SRI, drip irrigation, closed loop systems) Conservation of wild on farm. Agriculture design to maximize diversity (e.g. permaculture, analog forestry, forest gardens) 88 to 97 points Producer Promise & evaluations maintained. All farmers aware of farm score & have improvement plan Group members meet regularly. All members participate in farm visits Maintain ledger & map 5

6 INDEPENDENT FARM GUIDE GROUP FARM GUIDE GROUP ICS GUIDE Corrective Action 0 points for any question Corrective Action 0 points for any question Corrective Action 0 points for any question 27 to 37 points 27 to 37 point average 3-4 points 38 to 56 points 38 to 56 point average 5-7 points 57 to 73 points 57 to 73 point average 8-10 points 74 to 87 points 74 to 87 point average points 88 to 97 points 88 to 97 point average points COMMENTS OR RECOMMENDATIONS: CONCLUSION Meets criteria to sell products as Organic under the Good Market Organic Participatory Guarantee System YES NO If YES, this evaluation applies to the following types of products: Rice Grain or legume field crops Seasonal garden crops Perennial crops List current products under cultivation: Type of Evaluation: Self-Assessment Internal Producer Group Visit External Visit: Initial External Visit: Follow-Up External Visit: Renewal Evaluation Date: Names & Signatures of Evaluation Team: 6