FAIR TRADE - what is it, and why should I care?
FAIR TRADE DEFINEDFair trade is a way of doing business that honors the dignity and value of people in the developing world. The purpose of fair trade is to promote opportunities for economic development in developing countries, where the domestic economy may not provide a strong enough framework to support farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs with a sustainable income. Fair trade accomplishes this by guaranteeing fair wages to producers. Products are imported into wealthy nations to be sold as…See More
