Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Blue Moon Community Farm

By CommonShare

Blue Moon Community Farm LLC is a small, diverse CSA and market farm located in Stoughton, WI. Specializing in local, seasonal eating, the farm offers a range of fresh produce through its CSA program and market stand. With a strong emphasis on organic farming practices and sustainability, Blue Moon provides customers with high-quality, farm-fresh vegetables and greens. The farm's commitment to supporting the local community and promoting healthy, sustainable food choices sets it apart in the industry.

Over its 17-year history, Blue Moon Community Farm has established itself as a trusted source of fresh, locally grown produce in the Stoughton area. The farm's dedication to cultivating a connection between consumers and the land where their food comes from has garnered a loyal customer base. Through innovative farming techniques and a focus on environmental stewardship, Blue Moon continues to expand its market presence and impact in the community.

With a mission to create a farm that serves as a place for connection, relaxation, and enjoyment of the land, Blue Moon Community Farm embodies values of community, sustainability, and quality. Led by a team of passionate individuals dedicated to promoting organic farming and healthy eating, the farm's leadership approach prioritizes transparency and collaboration. As the farm looks towards the future, it aims to further enhance its offerings, expand its reach, and continue to be a beacon of local, sustainable agriculture in the region.

As Blue Moon Community Farm gears up for the upcoming season, its focus remains on providing customers with the very best in local, seasonal produce. With plans to open its Farm Stand for organic seedling needs and participate in the Westside Community Market in Madison, the farm is poised for another successful year of growth and community engagement.

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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.

Blue Moon Community 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.