Question

growers not currently gap certified may provide evidence by allowing onsite visits of production sites; completing a safe food - handling checklist; and providing a signed and dated written letter indicating they know and follow safe food - handling practices. based on the policy provided, compliance means: a. obtaining certification. b. being aware of requirements. c. following guidelines. d. consenting to site visits. e. obeying usda regulations.

Explanation:

• Option A: The policy is for growers not currently GAP certified, so compliance here isn't about obtaining certification (since they aren't certified), so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The actions (onsite visits, checklist, letter) show following, not just being aware. Awareness alone isn't enough as per the policy's evidence requirements, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: The growers provide evidence by doing activities like allowing visits, completing a checklist, and stating they follow safe food - handling practices. These are all following the guidelines for safe food - handling (even without GAP certification), so this fits compliance as following guidelines.
• Option D: Consenting to site visits is just one part of the evidence, not the whole of compliance. The other actions (checklist, letter) are also part of showing compliance, so D is too narrow.
• Option E: The policy doesn't mention USDA regulations specifically; it's about safe food - handling practices for these growers, so E is incorrect.

Answer:

C. following guidelines.