Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Silverwood Farm

By CommonShare

Silverwood Farm LLC is a renowned organic farm nestled in Sherborn, Massachusetts, dedicated to producing certified organic, locally grown produce using sustainable farming methods. With a strong emphasis on reclaiming and restoring historic farmland as a community resource, Silverwood Organic Farm stands out for its commitment to quality and integrity in its growing practices. The farm's core offerings include a wide variety of organic vegetables, mushrooms, and seasonal produce shares, catering to customers looking for fresh, flavorful ingredients for their meals.

As a USDA certified organic farm, Silverwood is at the forefront of promoting sustainable agriculture and ensuring the highest standards of quality in its products. The farm's participation in the Department of Transitional Assistance Pilot CSA program highlights its dedication to inclusivity and accessibility, allowing SNAP/EBT cardholders to enjoy the benefits of organic vegetable shares. Notable achievements include its Winter Harvest Shares program, offering storage-friendly favorites for festive feasts and cozy winter meals, showcasing Silverwood's adaptability and innovation in meeting customer needs.

Founded in 2009, Silverwood Farm has evolved into a thriving community-supported agriculture (CSA) venture, serving a diverse customer base seeking fresh, locally sourced produce. The farm's mission revolves around providing organic, sustainable produce while preserving the environment and supporting the local community. Led by owners Lisa and Jonathan Hodson-Walker, along with farm managers Laura Raney and Abel Clark, Silverwood embodies a collaborative leadership approach focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences to its customers. With a strong geographic presence in Sherborn, Massachusetts, Silverwood Farm looks towards the future with a commitment to continued growth, innovation, and sustainability in its farming practices.

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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.

Silverwood 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.