Answers to Producer Questionnaire
Ray Family Farms PRODUCTS & PRACTICES |
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Question | Answer |
List what you intend to sell. (if applicable) (e.g. meats, grains, jellies, crafts; also note if you have any heritage breeds) |
n/a |
Describe your farming, processing and/or crafting practices. (if applicable) | We start with a food safe tray, line it with a biodegradable hemp mat, seed and water. after the first 3-8 days depending on variety, the seed will be germinated and under the lights for the remainder of the grow. |
Describe your pest and disease management system. (if applicable) | n/a |
Describe your herd health and productivity management. (if applicable) (i.e. do you use any hormones, antibiotics, and/or steroids) |
n/a |
Describe your feeding practices. (if applicable) (grass-fed only, free-range, feed-lot, etc.) |
If a microgreen has more then a 2 week grow time we supplement the nutrients with Ocean solution (omri listed for organic use) |
Describe your soil and nutrient management. (if applicable) (Do you compost, use fertilizers, green manures or animal manures?) |
If a microgreen has more then a 2 week grow we use Ocean solution (omri listed for organic use) to supplement nutrients |
Describe your water usage practices. (if applicable) (If you irrigate, describe how - e.g. deep well, surface water, etc., and explain how you conserve water or use best management practices. Describe how you are protecting your water source from contamination/erosion). |
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Describe your conservation/land stewardship practices. (if applicable) (e.g., do you plant windbreaks, maintain grass waterways, riparian buffers, use green manures for wind erosion, plant habitats for birds, improve soil quality, etc.) |
We are an indoor vertical farm |
Describe any additional information and/or sustainable practices about your operation that
would be helpful to a potential customer in understanding your farm or operation better. (e.g. if you are raising any heritage animals you might list breeds or list varieties of heirloom seeds. List the percentage of local ingredients in your processed items). |
All seeds are non-gmo |
List your food liability insurance coverage, both general and product-related, as well as any licenses and tests that you have available. (if applicable) | n/a |
ORGANIC PRODUCERS | |||
List which products you are selling as organic. (if applicable) | n/a | ||
List certifying agency's name and address: (if applicable) |
n/a | ||
Certifying Agency's Phone: (if applicable) |
n/a | Certifying Agency's Fax: (if applicable) |
n/a |
Do you have available for inspection a copy of your current organic certificate? (if applicable) | Yes No | ||
I affirm that all statements made about my farm and products in this application are true, correct and complete and I have given a truthful representation of my operation, practices, and origin of products. I understand that if questions arise about my operation I may be inspected (unannounced). If I stated my operation is organic, then I am complying with the National Organic Program and will provide upon request a copy of my certification. I have read all of the producer standards and fully understand and am willing to comply with them. | |||
I agree
| Sunday the 28th day of February, 2021 |