Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Quarter Acre Farm

By CommonShare

Quarter Acre Farm, founded by Andrea Davis-Cetina in 2008 in Sonoma, CA, has established itself as a prominent player in the organic farming industry. After returning to her roots in Maryland, the farm embarked on its inaugural east coast growing season in Tilghman in 2019. Now, Quarter Acre Farm has secured a permanent home in Greensboro, MD, nestled near the Choptank River in Caroline County. Specializing in organic vegetables, seedlings, and delectable prepared food, the farm sets itself apart with its regenerative growing methods, eschewing pesticides, herbicides, and petroleum-based products. Quarter Acre Farm's offerings include a diverse range of produce, with a focus on heirloom tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, and garlic, alongside a variety of vegetable seedlings.

With a strong emphasis on sustainability and agricultural expertise, Quarter Acre Farm caters directly to consumers at the local Easton farmers' market. Its commitment to providing high-quality, organic products has garnered a loyal customer base and solidified its position as a trusted source of fresh, nutritious produce. The farm's dedication to regenerative farming practices underscores its mission to promote environmental stewardship and support local communities. As Quarter Acre Farm continues to expand its presence in the organic farming industry, it remains dedicated to providing wholesome, sustainable products to its discerning clientele.

Driven by a passion for organic agriculture and a commitment to preserving the natural environment, Quarter Acre Farm's leadership team spearheads the farm's strategic direction with a focus on innovation and community engagement. With a geographic presence in Greensboro, MD, the farm embraces its Eastern Shore roots and leverages the nutrient-rich sandy loam soil to produce bountiful harvests year after year. Looking ahead, Quarter Acre Farm aims to further enhance its offerings, expand its market reach, and continue its legacy of excellence in organic farming.

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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.

Quarter Acre 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.