Field Sampling Workflow
Transparent, step-by-step process for scheduling, performing, and documenting official hemp compliance sampling.
Submit Request
Producer submits initial appointment inquiry specifying farm location, lot counts, and estimated harvest timeframe.
Jurisdiction Verification
DSC verifies producer licensing program, applicable sampling rules, lot definitions, and regulatory pre-harvest window.
Schedule Visit
Confirm field visit date, time, site access instructions, and pre-sampling preparation checklist.
Field Sampling
USDA-approved sampling agent collects representative flowering-top samples for each designated lot under 7 CFR Part 990 guidance.
Sample Documentation
Samples are placed in official paper sample bags, identified with lot tracking numbers, sealed, and documented with chain-of-custody forms.
Laboratory Dispatch
Sample is dispatched to the analytical testing laboratory permitted or required under the producer's licensing program.
Regulatory Reporting
Testing results and compliance reporting are processed through the applicable laboratory and regulatory authority workflow.