Fair Trade Minneapolis
Because the products we buy and sell are connected to the livelihoods of others. Supporting responsible companies, empowering farmers and workers, and protecting the environment.
Our principles: environmental sustainability, ethical production methods, fair wages, and safe working conditions.
Campaign Progress
Build Your Team
The Fair Trade committee provides leadership and direction for your campaign.
Reach out to Retailers
Work with retail locations in your town to offer two or more Fair Trade products.
Enroll Community Organizations
Each town must have a certain number of community organizations using or serving Fair Trade products.
Commit to Fair Trade Education and Events
Raise awareness of Fair Trade in your community through educational events, media coverage, and other activities.
Pass a Fair Trade Resolution
Work with your city or town council to pass a resolution in support of Fair Trade.
Upcoming Events
7th Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting, virtual via Zoom, Monday, November 9, 2020, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm
November 09Last-minute discussion about the upcoming article in the Star Tribune on Sunday, November 15, or deciding to pursue an alternative strategy to gain recognition of our Fair Trade Towns, and our Fair Trade small businesses in time for the holiday shopping season. Once again, do we expect “Fair Trade” to work its way into our […]
8th Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting, virtual via Zoom, Monday, February 8, 2020, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm
February 08Move toward giving Annual Awards to our Fair Trade retailers. Possibly, hink of a fun Fair Trade event for spring/summer. Proposed timeline for giving Annual Awards for our Fair Trade retailers: In May 2021, we plan to give our Fair Trade retailers Annual Awards to post by their exit doors to signify that they are […]
9th Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting, virtual via Zoom, Monday, February 22, 2020, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm
February 22Move further toward giving Annual Awards to our Fair Trade retailers. Possibly, think of a fun Fair Trade event for spring/summer. Proposed timeline for giving Annual Awards for our Fair Trade retailers: In May 2021, we plan to give our Fair Trade retailers Annual Awards to post by their exit doors to signify that they […]
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GLOBAL CITIZEN: Here’s Why KitKat Can’t Say ‘Black Lives Matter’ While Abandoning Fairtrade
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