Adjacent Land Use

Code	Question	Yes	No	N/A	Severity
2.01	Is the utilization of the land adjacent to the growing operation a possible source of contamination, for example runoff from a feedlot, dairy or meat rendering operation? If no, go to 2.02	0	5	0	C
2.01a	Have measures been taken to prevent contamination from adjacent land?	10	-10	0	B
2.02	Is livestock in proximity to fields?	0	2	0	C
2.02a	Are the fences or other physical barriers adequate to restrain livestock from entering the field?	5	-5	0	C
2.03	Is animal manure stored in adjacent fields?	0	5	0	C
2.03a	Is the animal manure stored in adjacent fields secured (i.e. tarped, etc.)?	7	-7	0	C
2.04	Is the farm near an industrial site or wastewater facility that may emit toxic waste into the surrounding air or waters? If no, go to 2.05	0	5	0	C
2.04a	For facilities that may present a possible contamination source have the SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act) records been reviewed?	5	-5	0	C
2.04b	Are proper pollution control mechanisms in place to prevent emission of toxic waste into the surrounding are or waters?	7	-7	0	C
2.05	Are bio-solids (sewage sludge) stored or applied in adjacent fields? If no, go to 2.06	0	5	0	C
2.05a	If bio-solids are stored or used in adjacent fields, has it been composted?	5	0	0	C
2.05b	If bio-solids are stored or used in adjacent fields, does it meet EPA Class A or equivalent state of California standards?	7	-7	0	C
2.05c	Has the adjacent land owner supplied paperswork confirming the bio-solids meet EPA Class A or equivalent state of California standards?	2	0	0	C
2.05d	If bio-solids are stored or used in adjacent fields, is it secured, tarped or disced into the field to restrict its movement?	7	-7	0	C
2.06	If the farm is operating under organic principles, does a 25 foot (minimum) buffer zone exist between the organic crop and adjacent non-organic land?	5	0	0	C