Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Ferry Boat Seeds

By CommonShare

Ferry Boat Seeds LLC is a leading contract seed production company based in the scenic San Juan Islands of northwest Washington. Specializing in certified organic seed production, Ferry Boat Seeds grows vegetable and flower seeds on contract for retailers and research organizations across the United States. With a focus on quality at every stage of production, the company offers expertise in a wide range of dry-seeded and wet-seeded crops, including native wildflower species. Their core competence lies in spinach, table beet, Swiss chard, brassica species, calendula, and sunflower seed production.

Known for their dedication to stewarding foundation seed and stock seed, Ferry Boat Seeds sets itself apart through proactive communication with clients to ensure proper rogueing and selection practices. The company also offers custom seed cleaning services, utilizing advanced seed equipment to handle projects of various sizes. Additionally, Ferry Boat Seeds collaborates with other farmers and growers in San Juan County to form seed production partnerships, providing an opportunity for landowners to earn revenue from seed crops without the need for expensive harvesting equipment.

Ferry Boat Seeds LLC, founded by owner-managers Brook and Louisa, boasts a team of trained crop scientists who oversee research trials and special projects in plant breeding and agronomic research. Their mission revolves around promoting ethical seed production practices and fostering partnerships within the agricultural community. As the company continues to expand its geographic presence and strategic partnerships, Ferry Boat Seeds remains committed to delivering high-quality, organic seeds and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of their target markets in the agricultural 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.

Ferry Boat Seeds

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.