Stand Up for Fair Trade!
added 02/16/12
As cooperators, it’s time to reaffirm our commitment to the authentic Fair Trade movement. You can help make a difference.
Fair Trade and the Cooperative Model
Fair Trade is a movement that people have collectively built for 25 years in which small farmer cooperatives play a central and vital role. The corporate, plantation model put forth by TransFair/Fair Trade USA is NOT Fair Trade.
The cooperative organization is essential for small farmers to survive and thrive, and the cooperative model is an important vehicle for economic empowerment and social change. Working with small farmer cooperatives through Fair Trade strengthens farming communities world-wide, protects the environment and builds a just and sustainable food system for all.
What You Can Do
You can help! Visit the Equal Exchange website to learn more and to sign the public statement to stand up for Fair Trade. You can make a difference!
