Audit programs provide producers and suppliers of agricultural products the opportunity to assure customers of their ability to provide consistent quality products or services. The Agricultural Marking Service (AMS) verifies their documented programs through independent, third-party audits. AMS audit and accreditation programs are voluntary and paid through hourly user-fees.
To request your audit, please call your local District Office.
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Contact Us
Sherri Horrocks-Kramer – Audit Program Manager. Office: (208)785-8017 Cell: (208)251-8246 Sherri.horrocks@isda.idaho.gov
Caily Woods– Audit Program Specialist – Office: (208)332-8612 Cell: (208)901-4474 caily.woods@isda.idaho.gov
USDA Forms and Resources
Form SC-237A is used by audit service personnel to collect information when service applications are submitted. This information helps auditors ensure that the appropriate audit service is provided, the correct operation is audited, and the official audit certificates contain accurate details. It also assists the audit office in directing the proper billing for these services
Download Form SC-237A (pdf)
Form SC-651 is used by growers, producers, wholesalers, and other food industry applicants to request audit services. This form serves as a contractual agreement between the applicant and USDA, outlining the program requirements and listing the services provided by the SCI Division once signed.
Download Form SC-651 (pdf)
The USDA GAP Program has transitioned the Aquaponics Policy from a pilot program to full implementation. This document outlines the requirements for aquaponic operations to qualify for auditing under the USDA GAP audit program. The updated Aquaponics Policy now includes specific microbiological thresholds for water used in crop production.
Outlines the use of the Agreement for Participation in Audit Verification Programs (Agreement) between the auditee and the USDA including Federal-State cooperators.
These audit instructions are specifically developed and designed by the Fresh Products Branch to assist officially licensed auditors in the interpretation and application of the Good Agricultural Practices & Good Handling Practices Audit Verification Program.
PATCH 046 Auditor Instructions for completing the USDA GAP&GHP Audit Checklist (pdf)
The USDA Harmonized GAP Program Manual is now available.
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ISDA Contacts for 3rd Party Audits
Sherri Horrocks-Kramer
Audit Program Manager
Idaho State Department of Ag. FF&V
Sherri.horrocks@isda.idaho.gov
Office (208) 785-8017
Cell (208) 251-8246
Caily Woods
Audit Program Specialist
Idaho State Department of Ag. FF&V
Office (208) -332-8612
Cell (208) 901-4474
212 South 4th Ave. Suite A
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone : (208) 454-7657
FAX: (208) 454-766
2311 Parke Ave., Ste 10 & 12
Burley, ID 83318
Phone : (208) 678-8168
FAX: (208) 678-0457
745 W. Bridge, Suite D
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Phone : (208) 785-2070
FAX: (208) 785-4042
1120 Lincoln Road, Suite C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Phone : (208) 525-7159
FAX: (208) 525-7197
Physical Address:
2270 Old Penitentiary Road. Boise, ID 83712
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 7249, Boise, ID 83707
Phone : (208) 332-8670
FAX: (208) 334-2170
All images associated with the 3rd party audit page contain original photographs graciously provided by Mishell Van Orden from Garth Van Orden Farms