How do you feel about Fair Trade? - Barista Exchange2024-03-29T08:30:17Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/how-do-you-feel-about-fair?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A739582&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe concept is great.
I think…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-01-06:1688216:Comment:7395822010-01-06T18:13:34.711ZJoseph Robertsonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JosephRobertson
The concept is great.<br />
I think we should give those kids working in the coffee fields .50cents for every coffee drink we sell for more that 2 bucks. In fact I think we should hand deliver it to them in person. "I might be a dreamer, but I'm not the only one"<br />
JoeR
The concept is great.<br />
I think we should give those kids working in the coffee fields .50cents for every coffee drink we sell for more that 2 bucks. In fact I think we should hand deliver it to them in person. "I might be a dreamer, but I'm not the only one"<br />
JoeR I only buy fair trade, shade…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-01-06:1688216:Comment:7393302010-01-06T13:27:03.949ZLee Hibbshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/LeeHibbs
I only buy fair trade, shade grown, organic coffee. I buy exclusively from New Harvest Coffee Roasters in Pawtucket, RI. Their Roast Boy blend is superb.
I only buy fair trade, shade grown, organic coffee. I buy exclusively from New Harvest Coffee Roasters in Pawtucket, RI. Their Roast Boy blend is superb. You might want to ask if ther…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-01-06:1688216:Comment:7388712010-01-06T01:00:10.048ZStickmanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DavidEvans
You might want to ask if there are farmers out there withOUT firsthand experience with FT Cert'n!
You might want to ask if there are farmers out there withOUT firsthand experience with FT Cert'n! Are there any Farmers out the…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-01-05:1688216:Comment:7387552010-01-05T23:31:39.667ZBilly Kangashttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/BillyBones
Are there any Farmers out there with first hand experience with Fair Trade Certification?
Are there any Farmers out there with first hand experience with Fair Trade Certification? I could not agree more.
Stic…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-01-04:1688216:Comment:7375172010-01-04T22:44:54.335ZJustin Holinkahttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JustinHolinka
I could not agree more.<br />
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<cite>Stickman said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/how-do-you-feel-about-fair#1688216Comment736543"><div>In my estimation Free Trade is a starting point not a destination. It's a basic standard like minumum wage.</div>
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I could not agree more.<br />
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<cite>Stickman said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/how-do-you-feel-about-fair#1688216Comment736543"><div>In my estimation Free Trade is a starting point not a destination. It's a basic standard like minumum wage.</div>
</blockquote> I am new to the coffee indust…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-01-04:1688216:Comment:7374242010-01-04T21:35:31.244ZDave Crumbohttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DaveCrumbo
I am new to the coffee industry, in my first year, but have many years of experience in the seafood industry which had a similar program called the MSC. This was focused on sustainability rather than economic equity. The biggest problem with this type of organization is that it desperately tries to perpetuate itself. This will likely become the leading force in the organization, if it has not already. Its just human nature, no evil intent.<br />
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What might be a good solution for small independent…
I am new to the coffee industry, in my first year, but have many years of experience in the seafood industry which had a similar program called the MSC. This was focused on sustainability rather than economic equity. The biggest problem with this type of organization is that it desperately tries to perpetuate itself. This will likely become the leading force in the organization, if it has not already. Its just human nature, no evil intent.<br />
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What might be a good solution for small independent shops (like myself) is to coop on our side of the process with like-minded shops to give us the horse power to direct-trade. We are affiliated with a small roaster and believe direct trade is the answer. Yes you are right!
I have met…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-01-04:1688216:Comment:7373992010-01-04T20:48:59.444ZDerryl Reidhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DerrylReid
Yes you are right!<br />
I have met farmers who are very frustrated by this fact!<br />
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<cite>Stickman said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/how-do-you-feel-about-fair#1688216Comment737320"><div>Also, I think FT Certification is only available to farmers who are members of co-operatives...Can anyone corroborate this?</div>
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Yes you are right!<br />
I have met farmers who are very frustrated by this fact!<br />
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<cite>Stickman said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/how-do-you-feel-about-fair#1688216Comment737320"><div>Also, I think FT Certification is only available to farmers who are members of co-operatives...Can anyone corroborate this?</div>
</blockquote> Also, I think FT Certificatio…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-01-04:1688216:Comment:7373202010-01-04T19:55:06.798ZStickmanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DavidEvans
Also, I think FT Certification is only available to farmers who are members of co-operatives...Can anyone corroborate this?
Also, I think FT Certification is only available to farmers who are members of co-operatives...Can anyone corroborate this? Torn. The desired end state i…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-01-04:1688216:Comment:7369312010-01-04T06:08:17.396ZMike Mhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/MichaelMorand
Torn. The desired end state is commendable.. But when only certain farmers/plantations can meet the requirements in terms of the capacity and fees required, it doesn't sound at all equitable and contrasts sharply to the social consciousness it seeks to spread amongst consumers.<br />
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I would venture the guess that most consumers (just as I did) are happy to see the 'Fair Trade' logo on the coffee, but wouldn't take the time to think critically about the process and who such a noble cause would truly…
Torn. The desired end state is commendable.. But when only certain farmers/plantations can meet the requirements in terms of the capacity and fees required, it doesn't sound at all equitable and contrasts sharply to the social consciousness it seeks to spread amongst consumers.<br />
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I would venture the guess that most consumers (just as I did) are happy to see the 'Fair Trade' logo on the coffee, but wouldn't take the time to think critically about the process and who such a noble cause would truly benefit.<br />
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With a more equitable system, I think that the Fair Trade certification is a magnificent way to draw a line between coffees that were traded at a fair price and those that involved an unfair trade, but right now it seems to something of a hollow guarantee. The farmers that can afford the certification, by virtue of having this option, are not the ones I would most like to see benefiting from fair trade. In my estimation Free Trade i…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-01-03:1688216:Comment:7365432010-01-03T18:54:52.295ZStickmanhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DavidEvans
In my estimation Free Trade is a starting point not a destination. It's a basic standard like minumum wage.
In my estimation Free Trade is a starting point not a destination. It's a basic standard like minumum wage.