Join us next Wednesday, October 26<\/a>, for free coffee and information about <\/span>Fair Trade<\/b>! \u00a0We will be in the SEC Plaza from 12:00pm-3:00pm handing out coffee that was ethically purchased to support Fair Trade, a program working to pay farmers the wages they deserve. \u00a0We will also have Fair Trade trivia you can play to win treats and other fun prizes. \u00a0But make sure to bring your own cup or reusable mug. Why are we doing this?<\/strong><\/p>\n Oregon State is working to become a Fair Trade Certified University. \u00a0This is a big deal, if we proceed with the momentum we have been working at, Oregon State can become one of the first Fair Trade certified public universities in the United States. (<\/span>http:\/\/fairtradecampaigns.org<\/span><\/a>) We are working to promote what we are doing and inspire students to be mindful of their own purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n What is Fair Trade? Fair Trade is a non-profit organization created to bridge the gap between big corporations and underpaid farmers, support the environment and create more sustainable ways of production for foods we consume every day. \u00a0Many farmers are rural peoples in South America and Africa and barely make enough the keep living; sometimes to only making between 1-3% of the price the product is eventually sold. \u00a0Fair Trade works to give the producers an equitabl<\/strong>e cut of pay to allow them to continue their work and even promotes more sustainable farming<\/strong> practices to further help them, as well as the environment. \u00a0Companies can become Fair Trade certified and are able to put the Fair Trade trademark on their products. \u00a0Some main products through fair trade include coffee, tea, cocoa and sugar<\/strong>. Learn more about Fair Trade here:<\/span><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.fairtrade.org.uk\/en\/what-is-fairtrade\/fairtrade-and-sustainability<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/fairtradeusa.org\/what-is-fair-trade<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n How can I support Fair Trade in my daily life?<\/strong><\/p>\n Be conscious of what you are purchasing and where it comes from! \u00a0Look for Fair Trade Certified products which will have a Fair Trade certification on the product.<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s great, but I still need a little more incentive to come receive free coffee.<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"image01\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/ecologue\/files\/2016\/10\/image01.png\")
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