What is Fair Trade?

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You can express Christ's compassion for the poor one cup of coffee at a time We all have a special obligation to the poor and vulnerable of the earth. Fair Trade certification guarantees that farmers and workers receive fair prices.

Most small coffee farmers, for example, make about 4-8¢ per $2 cup (retail). Thousands have lost their farms or jobs, many are homeless and suffering from malnutrition and some have died of starvation.

How do I know if it's fair trade? There are so many fair trade labels, so how do I know what to look for? More >>

The Brew.net is a fair trade coffee shop near campus.More>>

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VIDEO "Fair Trade: The Story" (8 minutes)