Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Crescent Farm

By CommonShare

Crescent Farm LLC, established in 2014, is a USDA Certified Organic first-generation produce farm located in Laurens County, South Carolina. Led by Margie Levine, alongside her daughter Holly, son-in-law Jon, and their two children, Crescent Farm is dedicated to growing good food for their community. They specialize in organic vegetables grown without the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides, utilizing mechanical cultivation, handwork, cover crops, crop rotation, and rock-based fertilizers to enhance soil quality and promote healthy plant production. Their produce can be found in top restaurants and local stores across Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Charlotte, and Asheville.

With Margie's extensive experience in organic farming and Holly's background in agriculture and forestry, Crescent Farm stands out for its commitment to sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship. Holly's role as the Environmental Program Manager with the South Carolina Forestry Commission further emphasizes their dedication to promoting responsible land management. Jon's expertise in fieldwork and equipment repairs ensures efficient farm operations. The farm's mission revolves around advocating for agriculture and working lands within the community, reflecting their values of sustainability, quality, and community engagement.

Crescent Farm's notable achievements include being USDA Certified Organic, a testament to their commitment to producing high-quality, organic vegetables. Their strategic geographic presence in Laurens County positions them as a key player in the local farming industry. As they continue to expand their market presence and reach, Crescent Farm remains focused on providing fresh, organic produce to their target markets. With a strong leadership approach and a clear focus on sustainable practices, Crescent Farm is poised for continued growth and success in the organic farming 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.

Crescent 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.