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When the coffee cooperative La Cooperativa Regional de las y los Agricultores Orgánicos de la Sierra (RAOS) began using organic farming techniques, the decision was viewed as crazy by others in the region. Since then, the organization has become known in Honduras as a pioneer of organic coffee and has grown from 20 to over 200 farmers.

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Companies and organizations across the country are seeking fair alternatives to conventional cotton tees. Thanks to our partners at HAE Now, a leading provider of organic and Fair Trade Certified organic cotton blanks, it's easier than ever to make your organization's logo t-shirts, uniforms and event tees Fair Trade Certified. Making the switch supports your organization's mission while supporting cotton farmers and their communities.

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Educating the next generation about environmental conservation is crucial for our planet's future. On top of following Fair Trade's eco-friendly farming techniques, Fair Trade communities worldwide are also providing hands-on environmental education to their youngsters.

Check out these Fair Trade cooperatives in Costa Rica who are doing just that:

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Guest blogger Katie Bouchard, Sales and Marketing Assistant at Choice Organic Teas, explains how Fair Trade standards and community development premiums work to promote and preserve the health of the environment on Fair Trade tea gardens and estates.

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Fair Trade and environmental conservation go hand in hand. Farmers and workers on Fair Trade farms follow strict environmental standards that are good for the land, the farmers, and for people like you and me who buy the products they grow.

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This post comes to us from our very own Hannah Freeman, Director of Produce & Floral Business Development.

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Coocaminas, Fair Trade Coffee Cooperative, Brazil

“For me it is priceless to see my four-year old child pick up a plastic bag in the yard and say: 'Daddy, you cannot dirty the environment!” – Coffee farmer and father, Poco Fundo, Brazil 

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Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! Just for fun, here are some awesome products that use Fair Trade Certified™ ingredients that are not only held to extremely high environmental standards, but thier packaging is green as well!