Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - FarmTogether Vista Luna, dba FarmTogether

By CommonShare

FarmTogether Vista Luna, LLC, doing business as FarmTogether, is a leading player in the US farmland investment market. With a focus on providing unparalleled access to farmland investments, FarmTogether stands out for its rigorous due diligence process and expert investment team that has collectively deployed over $2.1 billion in capital. The company offers a range of products, including crowdfunding offerings, sustainable farmland funds, bespoke offerings, and separately managed accounts, catering to accredited investors with varying investment sizes.

FarmTogether's unique value proposition lies in its disciplined and conservative investment philosophy, proprietary sourcing technology, and strategic partnerships. The company prides itself on its 105-point due diligence checklist, ensuring thorough vetting of potential farmland investment opportunities. With less than 1% of deals making it to their platform, FarmTogether maintains a high standard of quality in its offerings. Additionally, FarmTogether's 1031 Exchange Program enables investors to benefit from tax savings through like-kind property swaps or real property interest investments.

As a company deeply rooted in the agricultural sector, FarmTogether provides educational resources on farmland investing, such as white papers on topics like the case for farmland in an inflationary economy and the value of California's agricultural sector. With a strong presence in the market and a commitment to sustainable farmland practices, FarmTogether continues to expand its geographic presence and offerings to serve its growing customer base. As FarmTogether looks towards the future, its strategic direction focuses on further innovation in the farmland investment space and continued growth in providing attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors.

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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.

FarmTogether Vista Luna, dba FarmTogether

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.