FACTA’s traceability audit is an evaluation of the company’s traceability protocols and procedures and how those are carried out on-site.
This audit includes an objective, science-based assessment of the program and analyses the current program for gaps and non-compliance. FACTA can review the current program and make suggestions to help the company implement the highest-level traceability program based on science and thorough documentation.
FACTA post-audit processes include:
- The internal audit assessment
- Report generated from FACTA (objective information, relevant industry data, professional judgment)
- Quality control
- Peer review
- Final outcome letter
Jacquelyn Babcock
Director
Jacquelyn joined Farm Animal Care Training and Auditing in 2018; she uses her diverse animal species background to conduct animal welfare audits. Jacquelyn continues to learn and gain knowledge in all species for auditing livestock production.
Kalyn Strahley
Animal Welfare Auditor
Kalyn joined FACTA in September of 2022. She grew up in Northwest Ohio, where she was an active member in 4-H and FFA. Her time in youth agriculture organizations eventually led her to the Ohio State University where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. Her love for agriculture and animals is what led her to her current role with FACTA.
Justin D. White
Animal Welfare Auditor
Justin White grew up in a small farming community in the Texas Panhandle where he spent time on his family’s farm. Justin was raised growing cotton, wheat, hay grazer, milo, and peanuts but his passion was with the livestock. Justin attended Clarendon Jr. College and later obtained his B.S. in Accounting from Grand Canyon University.
Jennifer Irvin
Animal Welfare Auditor
Jennifer comes to FACTA from Northeast Georgia in the heart of poultry country. She has a bachelor’s degree in poultry science from the University of Georgia. Prior to FACTA she was an internal auditor for Pilgrim’s Pride, Bayer Crop Sciences and Zaxby’s.
Communicate Your Message
By utalizing the FACTA Certification Seal on your packaging, you are able to clearly communicate your message. The message that you are enhancing the consumer’s food choices by implementing best farm practices under FACTA’s transparent and objective standards.
Mitigate Your Risk of Market & Brand Attacks
Our certification seals send the message to consumers that you understand their concerrns and are taking every measure possible to ensure the care, comfort, and quality of your livestock. Thus, helping to protect your farm from market and brand attacks.
Reach Your Target Audience
Today’s consumer values transparency within the consumable products that they choose to purchase. When you arrange with FACTA to take advantage of our Certification Seal you are able to reach new customers that you may not have been able to reach before.