Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Singing Cedars Farmstead

By CommonShare

Singing Cedars Farmstead, located in Orwell, Vermont, is a certified organic farm dedicated to providing high-quality, organic food to farmers' markets, co-ops, and restaurants. Specializing in market gardening and critter tending, Singing Cedars offers a variety of products depending on the season. From cold-hardy greens like spinach and arugula in the spring to tomatoes, garlic, and homemade salsa in the summer, customers can expect fresh and organic produce year-round. In addition, Singing Cedars also offers grass-fed beef, pastured chicken, and holiday turkeys, ensuring a diverse range of options for their customers.

With a presence at various farmers' markets in Rutland, Middlebury, and Dorset, as well as partnerships with co-ops and stores in Vermont, Singing Cedars has established itself as a reputable and reliable source of organic food in the region. Their online ordering platform, Yourfarmstand.com, further facilitates access to their products for customers in Charlotte and Shelburne. Notable restaurants like American Flatbread and Ramunto's Pizza also feature Singing Cedars' products on their menus, showcasing the farm's commitment to working with local businesses and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Founded on the principles of organic farming and environmental stewardship, Singing Cedars Farmstead is guided by a mission to provide fresh, healthy food while preserving the land for future generations. Their dedication to quality and sustainability has earned them a loyal customer base and recognition within the local community. As they continue to expand their geographic presence and explore new partnerships, Singing Cedars remains committed to their values and vision for a more sustainable food system.

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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.

Singing Cedars Farmstead

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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.