GAP Readiness Assessment – Randolph Farm (43560 Vegetable Project) SG Farm Services will conduct…

Virginia State University awarded a contract to Stasia Greenewalt Consulting LLC on June 16, 2026, with a cumulative value of $2,000.00 for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) readiness assessment services. The prime contractor will perform services at Randolph Farm, with deliverables directed to Herbert Brown. The engagement encompasses a comprehensive food safety risk assessment of the vegetable production areas designated as Project 43560, including on-site evaluation of agricultural water systems, land use history, soil amendment practices, worker practices, and harvest and postharvest handling procedures.

The contract deliverables include a detailed assessment of current practices against United States Department of Agriculture GAP expectations with specific focus on Farm Review level certification requirements, a written GAP Readiness Report with an accompanying Action Plan, and one follow-up consultation session. The follow-up consultation will address findings, respond to inquiries, and discuss recommended next steps toward GAP certification. The assessment and reporting are designed to identify opportunities and establish priorities for future GAP certification efforts at the Randolph Farm vegetable production operation.