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Escape the Heat with a Fair Trade Summer Vacation
7.23.09
With August just around the corner and temperature levels steadily rising, now might be the time to plan your summer escape.
What’s In Season?
7.23.09
Summer is in full swing and with it comes delicious seasonal produce.  Here’s a list of what fair trade fruits and veggies are in season and at their peak... Apples Avocados Bell Peppers – Red, Yellow and Green Grapefruit Grapes Nectarines Passion Fruit Peaches Pears Plums For a list of all our Fair Trade Certified products, click here: http://transfairusa.org/content/about/products.php
An Introduction to Nicaragua
7.22.09
We arrived in Managua on Saturday evening, July 18. Upon renting a car and beginning our drive to Isla de Ometepe we had the pleasure of being swept into a massive celebration in the streets. July 19, 2009 was the 30 year anniversary of the Sandinista victory over the dictatorship of Anastasio Somoza Debayle ending a dynasty of oppression.
Hermione and Dumbledore Support Fair Trade
7.21.09
Trees Need Shade Too!
7.16.09
Have you been spending the hot summer days under your favorite tree sipping a delicious iced coffee? Mmm, relaxing! Did you know that coffee trees need shade too? Coffee has traditionally been grown amongst forest trees, in the shade.
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