Good Agricultural Practices, Good Handling Practices (GAP/GHP) were developed by USDA as a result of requests from states, shippers and growers. This program provides uniformity of a national auditing program for the fresh produce industry verifying good agricultural and handling practices. This is an independent, third-party, audit-based service provided by licensed fresh fruit and vegetable inspectors who have successfully completed the GAP/GHP training class and have participated in a minimum of three audits, including two as the lead auditor. This type of audit is required by some purchasers of produce and is mandatory to participate in the school lunch program.

• Request Audit:  Lansing   517-241-2978

• GAP/GHP Audit Request Form

• USDA GAP and GHP Checklist

• Fee Schedule: $92.00 per hour inspection plus round trip travel

• Questions:

  Lansing	517-373-0280	Colleen Bess, MDA
  Detroit	313-928-0954	Mike Moore, USDA