How to Buy Fair Trade Coffee

Great articles on fair trade in NY Times

Our friend's cafe gets a shout out by Nation contributor Liza Featherstone here. Fair trade is also highlighted through the stories of Mexican farmers benefiting from it here.

October is Fair Trade Month

Sip up and chomp down on fair-trade products this month and get involved with efforts in your community to bring fair-trade options everywhere you shop. In less than a decade, the black-and-white fair trade logo is nearly ubiquitous in cafes and supermarkets across the country. Visit the US fair-trade certifier's website for more information about what fair trade means for small farmers throughout the world and learn about events this month... or come enjoy some tea and delicious, Bryant-inspired food at http://www.samovartea.com/ on October 18th. --Anna