But first, coffee (farmers).

Many of us start our day with a cup of coffee. Okay, maybe a few!

We wouldn’t have our morning lattes without the hard work of more than 25 million smallholder farmers around the world. Over 800,000 of those small farmers are part of a fair trade cooperative.

The global pandemic is making a bad situation worse for many coffee farmers. Coffee prices, which were already well below the cost of production in most countries at 13-year lows, are expected to become more volatile as the pandemic unfolds.

When you choose to buy Fair Trade, you cast a vote for the ethical treatment of the farmers around the world who are responsible for our daily coffee fix.

Why we fair trade coffee:

Fair trade farmers establish long term, direct relationships with buyers and roasters

Fair trade partnerships are people-centered and provide development programs to support farm families and local communities

Coffee is shade-grown and Bird Friendly, which saves migrant and local bird species and conserves forest habitat

Fair trade coffee is certified organic; no toxic chemicals harm the land or enter the local water supply