 Rocky Mountain Roasters
is a certified “Fair Trade” coffee roaster and part of
a
global
plan
supporting a proper standard of living for coffee growers and their families.
A portion of the proceeds
from the sale of "Fair Trade" coffee helps to maintain this program.  Many agriculture workers in
the coffee industry labour in "field sweatshops", receiving
minimal and below
cost prices for
their coffee.
This results in
continual debt and poverty. "Fair Trade" is a workable solution
to
this
problem and can inform consumers
that the coffee they consume was purchased under fair conditions.
To be " Fair
Trade" certified, an importer must meet set international standards
and pay a minimum price per pound.
This provides needed credit
to farmers along with education and technical assistance converting
to organic farming.
Fair Trade means health,
development, positive economic growth and a cleaner environment.
         
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