Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Roots Down Community Farm

By CommonShare

Roots Down Community Farm, established in 2007, is a renowned 2-acre MOSA certified organic CSA and market farm located in Madison and Milton. Specializing in growing organic produce, Roots Down has been serving the local community for over a decade. The farm offers a variety of fresh produce through CSA shares, farmers markets, and partnerships with restaurants and retailers, showcasing a commitment to sustainable agriculture and healthy living.

At Roots Down, customers can enjoy a wide range of organic fruits and vegetables, with each share containing 7-12 items of in-season produce in varying sizes. The farm's presence at Dane County Farmers Market, East Side Farmers Market, and Fitchburg Farmers Market further solidifies its position in the industry. What sets Roots Down apart is its dedication to quality and transparency, ensuring that customers receive the freshest, most nutritious produce available.

With a strong emphasis on community-supported agriculture, Roots Down has garnered a loyal customer base and continues to expand its reach in Southern Wisconsin. The farm's mission revolves around promoting healthy eating habits, supporting local farmers, and fostering a sustainable food system. Led by a team of dedicated individuals, Roots Down remains committed to providing top-notch products and services while staying true to its core values.

Looking ahead, Roots Down Community Farm is poised for continued growth and success in the organic farming industry. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, the farm aims to further enhance its offerings and reach new markets. As a trusted source of organic produce, Roots Down looks towards a future filled with opportunities for expansion and continued impact on the local community.

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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.

Roots Down Community Farm

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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.