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2011 Fair Trade Almanac Released
4.16.12

Fair Trade USA’s 2011 Almanac Highlights Reveals Tremendous Growth in Fair Trade Imports and Community Investments
Fair Trade USA is proud to announce the release of our 2011 Fair Trade Almanac.
On The Road with Fair Trade Towns USA
4.11.12

Visiting Fair Trade Certified Farms in the Dominican Republic
 Last week 12 Fair Trade Towns representatives from across the United States gathered together for a 7 day learning tour of Fair Trade farms in the Dominican Republic.
Runa and the Kichwa Bring Fair Trade Certified Guayusa to the World
4.02.12

Fair Trade USA’s Independent Smallholder Standard in Action

Nestled deep in the Amazonian region of Ecuador, where cool rainforest canopies intermingle with the jutted rocks of the Andes, live a group of indigenous farmers whose ancient ritual of gathering around gourds of warm guayusa tea can now be shared and enjoyed by all.
Fair Trade for the Planet
3.27.12

Earth Month 2012
April is Earth Month. It’s the perfect occasion to brush up on your recycling and composting, plant a tree, ride your bike, and replace your light bulbs with the spiral-shaped energy-efficient ones. Here’s some good news: You can also add stocking up on Fair Trade Certified products to that list.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Fair Trade Way
3.16.12

Spread your Irish Spirit with a Little Extra Green This Year
All of us here at Fair Trade USA would like to wish you a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  Whether you enjoy scouting for four-leaf clovers or singing traditional Irish songs, we hope you’ll spread some Irish cheer by checking out a few of these awesome and environmentally friendly Fair Trade Certified™ products!  As an added bonus, the packaging on these products is festive and literally green (making you pinch-proof)!
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