Fair Trade Coffee Supports Communities and the Environment
Published by the Editors at OrganicZoom.com on June 18, 2010
The price of coffee beans fluctuates on the market and as a result farmers often don't get paid fairly for their harvest. This can have a negative effect on the community and the environment.
Next time you purchase beans for your morning cup of java, consider Fair Trade certified coffee beans. Check in your local health food store, or turn to online stores like Green Mountain Coffee.
When you purchase fair trade certified beans, you are ensuring that coffee farmers around the world are receiving a guaranteed minimum price for their harvest. Fair Trade certification also sets a standard for how coffee is grown, so you will be getting a better product.
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