QUIZ on Organic Agriculture (OA) Standards and Regulations,

True/False: The minimum requirements for the conversion period of annual & perennial crops are not allowed to be reduced

• True

• False. The conversion period may be reduced for certain conditions.

• False. Only the annual crop production is allowed to be reduced.

• Neither True nor False. No conversion period is required.

True/False: The presence of parallel and split production in the farm is not allowed.

• True

• False. Only the presence of split production is allowed.

• False. Only the presence of split production is not allowed.

• False. The presence of parallel and split production is allowed.

Which of the following product is organic?

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Ture or False. Peer review is the process by which a person in a similar situation, assesses the production practices of their peers.

• True

• False

True or False. RA 11511 allows the accredited PGS groups to accredit other groups as long as it's within their municipality.

• True

• False. Accredited PGS can accredit other groups within their province.

• False. Accredited PGS can only accredit their farmer members.

• False. Accredited PGS is not allowed to accredit other groups.

True/False: Peer review can be formal or informal.

• True

• False

The procedure by which a government agency or an OCB provides written assurance that farms conform to organic standards.

• Accreditation

• Audit

• Certification

• Organic Certification

What key element of PGS is best considered when all stakeholders are educated on how the guarantee system works?

• Shared Vision

• Horizontality

• Transparency

• Learning Process

True or False. RA 11511 requires all interested groups to secure DTI and Mayor's permit prior to application for accreditation.

• True

• False

What is the importance of having a documented management systems and procedures in PGS?

• To ensure transparency

• To ensure a consistent and equitable basis of operations

• To document learning experiences and improvement of the group over time

• All of the above