Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Black Cat Farm, dba Black Cat Farm

By CommonShare

Black Cat Farm, LLC, operating under the name Black Cat Farm, is a renowned Certified Organic vegetable farm spearheaded by Jill and Chef Eric Skokan. Situated on a sprawling 500-acre expanse just outside the city, the farm serves as the primary source of fresh produce for their esteemed restaurants, Farm Store, Dinners at the Farm events, CSA programs, and Boulder Farmers’ Market booths. Boasting a diverse array of 250+ heirloom and heritage cultivars, Black Cat Organic Farm prioritizes flavor over longevity, handpicking varieties daily for optimal taste. In addition to vegetables, the farm also cultivates and processes its own grains, such as Organic Polenta Corn and Einkorn, and raises rare heritage livestock including Tunis sheep and Mangalitsa pigs.

Black Cat Farm has solidified its position as a leader in the farm-to-table movement, setting itself apart through its commitment to organic practices, heirloom varieties, and sustainable livestock breeding. The farm's dedication to preserving endangered livestock breeds and supporting the Colorado Grain Chain underscores its innovative approach to agriculture. With a focus on holistic pasture management and ethical animal husbandry practices, Black Cat Farm ensures that all products are free from hormones, GMOs, and routine antibiotics, resonating with a customer base seeking ethically-produced, high-quality food.

Driven by a mission to provide a limitless palate of flavors for Chef Skokan's award-winning cuisine, Black Cat Farm continues to expand its offerings and presence in the market. The farm's year-round Farm Store and presence at local farmers' markets allow customers to experience the farm's bounty firsthand, while also engaging with cooking tips, recipes, and stories about the farm. With a strategic focus on sustainability, quality, and community engagement, Black Cat Farm is poised for continued growth and success in the farm-to-table industry.

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Traceability

An increasingly important factor in global supply chains, traceability assesses the manufacturer's capability to track products and materials from origin to delivery. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® explores this through the lens of tiered supplier verification, culminating in end-to-end traceability with real-time monitoring and complete transparency.

Digitized Products

The digital landscape has transformed B2B interactions. This facet assesses the extent to which manufacturers have digitized their product offerings. The spectrum ranges from manufacturers without any online product catalog to those boasting advanced B2B e-commerce platforms, providing clients with order customization, real-time tracking, and an integrated view of the supply chain.

Preferred Materials

This aspect gauges the extent to which manufacturers incorporate sustainable, circular, and regenerative materials in their supply chain. It assesses whether companies merely use standard materials or whether they actively prioritize sustainable and preferred materials in their product range, even going so far as to offer digital verification of material certificates.

Facility Verification and Services

This dimension evaluates the openness and commitment of manufacturers regarding their facility's conditions and services. It covers a spectrum, from providing no facility details at all to showcasing comprehensive third-party audits, ensuring transparency in worker welfare and showcasing a clear commitment to maintaining top-tier facility services.

Readiness to Contract

Before entering a partnership, it's pivotal to understand a manufacturer's business legitimacy. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® checks for the presence and verification of essential documents, ranging from basic business licenses to comprehensive documentation, client testimonials, and even third-party attestations that verify a manufacturer's reliability and readiness to contract.

Black Cat Farm, dba Black Cat Farm

United States

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How our Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark® Works?

By CommonShare

The Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark is a comprehensive framework designed to evaluate and rate manufacturers based on their commitment to sustainability, digital integration, readiness for contracting, material sourcing, and facility standards. It provides a clear, standardized metric for assessing manufacturers in a B2B environment, helping businesses make informed decisions aligned with their sustainability objectives. The benchmark covers crucial areas like end-to-end traceability, the digital verification of supply tiers, utilization of preferred materials, and verified social audits for facilities. By incorporating both depth and granularity across its criteria, the benchmark not only promotes transparency but also encourages continuous improvement in responsible manufacturing practices.