Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Stubborn Ox Farm

By CommonShare

Stubborn Ox Farm, a MOFGA Certified Organic farm located in the picturesque woods of Brooks, ME, is dedicated to cultivating annual vegetables in a sustainable manner that enriches and revitalizes the soil. With a strong focus on providing the community with a diverse range of high-quality, nutrient-dense produce throughout the year, Stubborn Ox Farm stands out for its commitment to strengthening both the farm and the local community. The produce from Stubborn Ox Farm can be found at prominent locations such as the United Farmer’s Market of Maine, the Marsh River Coop, and the Belfast Coop, showcasing the farm's dedication to serving a wide audience with exceptional offerings.

At Stubborn Ox Farm, the team has been farming collaboratively since the spring of 2018, supported by a network of friends, family, and community members. Their approach to vegetable farming sets them apart, as they strive to be a little different in their methods and practices, ensuring a unique and distinctive product for their customers. The farm's ethos revolves around fostering resilience and strength within their farm and community, creating a symbiotic relationship that benefits all involved.

With a clear mission to grow food that nourishes and regenerates, Stubborn Ox Farm has carved a niche for itself in the industry through their organic certification and dedication to sustainable agriculture practices. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and community support has garnered them recognition and loyalty from a growing customer base. As Stubborn Ox Farm continues to expand its presence in the market and explore new avenues for growth, the farm remains steadfast in its pursuit of excellence and sustainability in everything it does.

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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.

Stubborn Ox 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.