Support Fair Trade in Bloomington:

Visit Fair Trade Futures Conference

Fair Trade Futures Conference.

From Sept. 10-12, 2010, 750+ people will be in Boston for the largest Fair Trade conference in N. American history! Join Us!

5. Learn how to bring more Fair Trade into your Life, Town, and Business
4. Meet face-to-face with the Fair Trade Artisans and Farmers behind cool Products
3. Build Relationships with the larger Fair Trade Community
2. Pick up practical advice that's tailored to your needs as an Activist, Entrepreneur, Student, etc
1. Be a part of history! Futures Conferences only happen every five years - don't wait to be a part of this growing movement for change!

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Fair Trade Bloomington is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunity for those living in Bloomington and nearby to contribute to global economic development and poverty relief through education and promotion of products that adhere to fair trade principles.

Fair Trade provides income that supports community development. It does this by guaranteeing suppliers and customers that fair trade products adhere to the following principles:

Creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged artisans and producers

A fair price is set by artisans and producers

Cash advances are used to secure supplies with prompt final payment.

Long-term relationships with artisans and producers that build economic opportunity

Gender equity

Safe and healthy working conditions

Responsible environmental practices

fairtradebloomington@gmail.com

last updated: January 17, 2010