FAIR TRADE

FAIR TRADE AND ORGANIC COFFEES
MADISON COUNTY supports initiatives to improve economic conditions for growers. We are a proud distributor of coffee approved by Trans Fair Canada. Fair Trade products always carry the logo of Trans Fair Canada. SEE OUR SELECTION LISTED BELOW
	FAIR TRADE Agricultural products traded through International Commodity Exchanges, frequently trade for less than the actual cost of production. Farmers of such products often fall victims to "The System". Fair Trade is an International Social Movement whose goal is to encourage the trade of agricultural goods from third world countries through a system of "Up Charges" designed to create additional income for farmers. Trans Fair Canada is a monitoring and administrative organization based in Ottawa. Manufacturers and Distributors of Fair Trade products must be licensed by Trans Fair Canada. Furthermore manufacturers and distributors of Fair Trade products must report purchases and sales to Trans Fair Canada.
	Fair Trade Certified Organic Certified Shade Grown Coffee Coffee trees naturally need shade in order to mature properly. The coffee tree does not grow or harvest well in direct sunlight. Larger trees naturally create a canopy under which coffee trees are protected by direct sunlight and other elements. Furthermore larger trees create favourable soil conditions for the coffee trees bellow as they shed their leaves. Technology in recent years has enabled coffee producers to grow fairly good quality coffee in direct sunlight. This technological development allows producers to have larger more organized farms. In order for the new technological technique to be successful large amount of pesticides and growth inducing chemicals need to be used. THUS -. All Certified Organic Coffee is Shade Grown.
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