Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Row by Row Farm

By CommonShare

Row by Row Farm, LLC is a certified organic vegetable farm based in Hurley, NY, dedicated to serving the health of both the soil and its customers. Founded in 2013 by Dakota and Mira Miller, Row by Row Farm is committed to growing nutrient-rich food with great care for the environment and its biological diversity. As a New York State Grown and Certified farm with a GAP certificate for both field production and packing, the farm stands out for its focus on rebuilding a multi-generation vegetable farm on 140 acres of prime vegetable cropland.

The core products of Row by Row Farm include a variety of organic vegetables grown using sustainable practices. With a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship and organic farming, the farm has established itself as a leader in the industry, catering to an expanding array of customers who prioritize healthy, locally-sourced produce. Notable achievements include transitioning the farmland to organic practices since 2014 and nurturing the land back to a healthy and productive state.

Driven by a mission to cultivate organic produce with a sense of permanence and long-term growth, Row by Row Farm's leadership approach focuses on sustainability and community engagement. The farm's geographic presence in Hurley, NY, underscores its commitment to the historic "Hurley Flats" and the local agricultural landscape. Looking ahead, Row by Row Farm is positioned to continue its journey of sustainable agriculture, with a strategic focus on further expanding its market presence and promoting organic farming practices in the region.

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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.

Row by Row 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.