Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Shenandoah Seasonal

By CommonShare

Shenandoah Seasonal LLC is a renowned organic farm based in Clear Brook, Virginia, dedicated to providing the community with a year-round supply of fresh, high-quality produce. With a commitment to sustainability and organic farming practices, Shenandoah Seasonal stands out in the industry for its emphasis on producing chemical-free products, free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides.

At Shenandoah Seasonal, customers can find a wide range of seasonal fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets or at the farm's on-site stand. The company also offers a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, fostering a direct link between consumers and farmers while promoting organic living and environmental stewardship. By prioritizing locally grown, organic food produced with care and love, Shenandoah Seasonal caters to a customer base that values health, sustainability, and supporting local businesses.

Founded by Ali and Dan Haney, Shenandoah Seasonal's journey from social workers in Cambodia to organic farmers in Virginia reflects a deep-rooted commitment to making a positive impact on both individuals and the environment. Their mission to provide the freshest, highest-quality produce while exceeding standard organic growing practices has garnered recognition and praise, including a feature on the Farmer to Farmer podcast in June 2016. With a focus on community engagement and sustainable agriculture, Shenandoah Seasonal continues to innovate and grow, setting a strong foundation for its future in the organic farming 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.

Shenandoah Seasonal

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.