QID 2014 Organic Survey Telephone Follow-Up Quality Control

	NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE	2014 ORGANIC SURVEY Telephone Follow-Up Quality Control Form	Form Approved OMB Number 0535-0249 Approval Expires 07/31/2017 Project code 968
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rm 5829, South Building 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250-2000 1-800-727-9540 Fax: 202-690-2090 E-mail: nass-dc@nass.usda.gov

OMB No. 0535-0249

Approval Expires: 7/31/2017

Project Code:968 QID:

SMetaKey: Version 1

I am with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Thank you for your response for the 2014 Organic Survey. I am calling you today as part of our survey quality assurance measures. Your response is voluntary and not required by law, but your cooperation will be appreciated. Facts about your farm or ranch will be kept confidential. Will you help me by answering a few questions about the 2014 Organic Survey?

First, I would like to verify the data that were collected in Section 10 of the 2014 Organic Survey – GMO Presence in Organic Crops. Then, I will ask some follow-up questions based on the information you provide. Do you have any questions before we begin? (Information that was provided by the respondents will be entered into the table below.)

Transition Statement: We would like to know more about your experience with the unintended presence of GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) material in your organic crop. We would also like to know more about your understanding of the term GMO, which can also be referred to as GE (Genetically Engineered).

1. At which of the following locations was the unintended presence of GMO/GE material discovered? (Check all that apply.)

100 On-farm

101 Processing facility

102 Marketing or transit point

103 Other (Specify: ¹⁰⁰⁰_________________________________________)

2. What GMO/GE material was detected that resulted in the reported economic loss?

3. How was the GMO/GE material detected? (Check all that apply.)

104 Test by a buyer or certifier

105 Seed mistake

106 Comingling

107 Other (Specify: ²⁰⁰⁰_________________________________________)

4. How did you calculate the loss?

5. Did you receive documentation for the following items when the GMO/GE material was found in your crop:

   1. the expected organic price for the crop?

108 Yes

109 No

2. the GMO/GE detection in your crop?

110 Yes

111 No

3. the price you actually received for your crop?

112 Yes

113 No

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