Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Solid Ground Farm

By CommonShare

Solid Ground Farm LLC is a certified organic diversified vegetable farm situated on the Western edge of Kingston, NY. The company's primary focus is on operating a free-choice style CSA on-farm, as well as in Uptown Kingston and Saugerties, catering to a wide range of customers. Additionally, Solid Ground Farm can be found at the Kingston farmers market and supplies local restaurants and health food stores with their fresh, organic produce.

Known for their commitment to organic farming practices, Solid Ground Farm has established a strong industry position and market presence in the local community. Their core products include a variety of vegetables grown with care and dedication, ensuring high quality and nutritional value for their customers. The farm's unique value proposition lies in their dedication to sustainable agriculture and providing access to fresh, organic produce to the community.

With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Solid Ground Farm has garnered notable achievements in the organic farming industry. Their mission revolves around promoting healthy eating habits and environmental stewardship through organic farming practices. The farm's target markets include health-conscious individuals, local food enthusiasts, and supporters of sustainable agriculture.

Founded with a vision to cultivate organic produce while promoting community engagement, Solid Ground Farm has evolved into a trusted source of fresh, locally grown vegetables. The leadership approach at the farm emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and a strong commitment to ethical farming practices. Currently, the farm is strategically expanding its geographic presence and exploring new opportunities to further promote organic agriculture and community wellness.

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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.

Solid Ground 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.