Fair Trade Minneapolis
Empowering Minnesotans to choose Fair Trade products so global farmers and artisans have the opportunity to earn a fair and sustainable living. Fair Trade (Coffee & Tea, Chocolate, Sugar, clothing, etc.) empowers farmers and workers to eliminate poverty, fights racism and slavery, and protects the environment.
We encourage the Minneapolis City Council to designate the City of Minneapolis as a Fair Trade Town, and to purchase local and/or Fair Trade products for the city. Please “like” our Facebook page and join our Zoom meetings on scheduled Monday evenings at 7:30 pm. After COVID, we plan to have even more fun!
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
19th Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#12 in 2021) virtual via Zoom, Monday, Sep 20, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm
September 20Goals: To start up for Fall 2021 & to get further with our Fair Trade Awards!
20th Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#13 in 2021) virtual via Zoom, Monday, Oct 4, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm
October 04At 7:30pm, we’ll host a Speaker from Chicago Fair Trade: Executive Director Katherine Bissell Cordova will speak about her experience!
21st Fair Trade Minneapolis Steering Committee Meeting (#14 in 2021) virtual via Zoom, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm
October 18October is Fair Trade Month – Let’s deliver our Fair Trade Awards!
Photo Gallery
Fair Trade Locations
Retail Locations
Community Organizations
Resources
Ben & Jerry’s pioneers living income for cocoa farmers: ‘The challenges we face as a planet come back to economic justice’
DownloadA Farmer-Led Future for Tea – by Equal Exchange – May 17, 2021
Download“What is Fair Trade? What is the Goal of Fair Trade” – Gallant answers in detail, May 16, 2018
Download67 retailers in Fair Trade Minneapolis sell two or more Fair Trade products!
DownloadGLOBAL CITIZEN: Here’s Why KitKat Can’t Say ‘Black Lives Matter’ While Abandoning Fairtrade
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