I would like to know the complete process of soy sauce production,
from the time a soy bean is planted until the final product is
created.

Here is a previous answer that can help you.

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=14148

Thanks!

Thank you, that link is quite helpful however I already found it (for
free) just by running a google search.  I am looking more specifically
for information that includes the farming process of the soybean, and
a step by step procedure of how the soy bean is then turned into soy
sauce.  (All processes from farm to table).   Also, I am not looking
to  make my own soy sauce at home.
Thanks!

Greetings Kristin1,

Have you also found these resources?

http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/projects/kikkoman/

http://www.wam.umd.edu/~kstaudt/Case%20Study%20Soy%20Sauce.pdf

http://home.lkk.com/kumunity/kumunity_index.asp?popup=vpt
[See "Start the virtual tour" link]

Best regards,
journalist-ga

All links a result of searching
"soy sauce" production
at Google
LINK TO RESULTS: ://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2005-01,GGLD:en&q=%22soy+sauce%22+production

Here's another link to soy sauce production:

http://www.kikkoman.com/faq.html

As far as planting/farming goes, are you looking for specific details?
Generally, the ground is prepared by plowing, disking, and then it's
planted. Assuming good weather conditions during the spring and
summer, the seeds germinate, grow, and mature. The beans are harvested
in the fall and shipped to the soy sauce producer.

Thank you.  For clarification, I am also looking for information
regarding the bacteria present in soy beans/soy sauce....and how the
processing or manufacture procedure controls these microbes.