Did you know Fair Trade coffee and tea are
already available in the campus coffeeshops? Fair Trade is a wonderful way to
ensure that the farmers and producers of your commodities get paid a fair price
for their products and labor. Through Fair Trade, farmers and cooperatives are
able to get to the market more directly, and are guaranteed a fair price despite
the market price which sometimes does not even cover the cost of production.
Although handicrafts were the first products to be sold under the Fair Trade
umbrella, it is now expanding to many commodities such
as coffee, fruit, sugar, vanilla, rice, and more. By purchasing Fair Trade
brands you are getting a sustainably produced item
held to rigorous standards of quality. With the extra income Fair Trade provides
farmers, they are able to improve their communities by building schools,
improving infrastructure, and investing in modern equipment.
Fair Trade options are available in Kerckhoff, Jimmy's, Northern Lights, and more. Ask for it
the next time you buy coffee or tea!
Please join us in making this socially and environmentally conscious choice, and consider bringing a reusable mug
which will save you money on coffee in the future and save many paper cups from going into landfills!
*Drop by our meetings during fall quarter to learn how you can get involved in this campaign.
To find out more about Fair Trade, visit TransFair USA, the only Fair Trade certification
organization in the United States.