| Fair Trade is a
certification that ensures the
farmers and producers of the crops
are getting a fair wage for their
labor and skills. It also requires
that the crops are produced in a
sustainable fashion that respects
and protects the environment. Why
does this matter? These standards
have profound effects in the
communities where they are
practiced. By providing a living
wage for the workers, people can
afford to educate their children,
get access to healthcare, live in a
cleaner and healthier environment,
and expand further economic
opportunities in their communities.
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