Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Flying Plow Farm

    By CommonShare

    Flying Plow Farm, a Maryland-based organic farm, is dedicated to growing beautiful, real food year-round for a community of food lovers seeking quality, nutritious options. With over two decades of experience, Flying Plow Farm operates on 56 acres of certified organic land, utilizing a complete ecosystem that includes farm animals and high tunnels to produce a diverse range of local food. Their commitment to sustainable farming practices sets them apart, allowing them to care for the land, vegetables, animals, and community while delivering fresh, organic produce to their customers.

    Flying Plow Farm offers customizable Veggie Boxes in various sizes, allowing customers to build their box from a great variety of fresh produce and supplement it with add-ons from local partner producers. Their CSA program has revolutionized grocery shopping for many, providing direct-from-farm produce delivered to customers' doors. Customers praise Flying Plow Farm for their exceptional selection of grass-fed meats, dairy products, and seasonal produce, emphasizing the convenience and quality of their offerings.

    Driven by a mission to provide the freshest and best quality food possible, Flying Plow Farm's community of real food lovers supports local farms and businesses while enjoying farm-fresh, nutritious food. Their commitment to changing the relationship with food and offering healthier options resonates with customers looking to eat better and cook with high-quality ingredients. As Flying Plow Farm continues to grow and innovate, their focus on sustainability, community support, and delivering top-notch products positions them as a leader in the organic farming industry with a promising future outlook.

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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.
    Flying Plow 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.