Lead for Change Blog

Cleveland Heights, Ohio

In recognition and support of the Cleveland Heights buckeyes pushing for trade, not aid. In a capitalist world, consumerism is power. Let’s harness that power by consuming ethically. Support small-scale producers; buy Fair Trade.

Claremont, CA

Claremont is nestled along the lower slopes of the San Gabriel mountains and is famous for its tree lined streets, five world renowned colleges and an abundance of family-friendly community events. It’s natural beauty, a steady diet of music, theater, lectures and art along with over a hundred unique locally owned shops, cafes and restaurants […]

Chico, California

On February 14, 2009, Chico became the 2nd Fair Trade Town in California and 10th in the nation. Becoming a Fair Trade Town required our City Council to pass a resolution in support of Fair Trade principles, businesses and organizations to offer fair trade products, and local citizens pledging to use those products.

Chicago, Illinois

Fair Trade Chelsea – Chelsea, MI

Chelsea Michigan is lucky to have many retail outlets offering fair trade products. We have one 100% Fair Trade store, the Global Marketplace. There you can purchase Fair Trade certified coffee, tea, hot chocolate, chocolate, and fair trade artisan products like clothing, art and jewelry, including those from Michigan businesses like Higher Grounds Coffee (Traverse […]

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The seeds of Fair Trade Town Membership began in a Human Rights class of Professor Judith Blau at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in the Spring semester 2010. As an advocate for human rights locally and globally, Professor Blau had already founded the Center for Human Rights to address housing concerns and living […]

Burlington, Vermont

Fair Trade Burlington’s campaign broke the ice during winter of 2009 and has been submerged in excitement ever since! After earning its designation of 12th Fair Trade Town in August 2009, the committee put an emphasis on organizing events and planning for the future. The committee is comprised of volunteers from the University of Vermont, […]

Buena Vista, Colorado

In 2010, Buena Vista became the first fair trade town in Colorado, and the 14th in the nation! A beautiful little town high in the Rocky Mountains, Buena Vista is committed to supporting, not only our local community, but communities around the world through our active commitment to Fair Trade producers!

Brattleboro, Vermont

Fair Trade Brattleboro values buying locally produced goods, and we encourage everyone to purchase Fair Trade products when consuming those that are only produced in the Southern Hemisphere, mainly by farmers living in extreme poverty. We ask you to ‘Buy Local & Buy Fair’.

Berkeley, California

World Fair Trade Day was a blast in Berkeley! Thanks to Sonia, a visiting Fair Trade jeweler from Peru, we hosted three events that weekend: a series of Fair Trade talks with the kids at The Berkeley School, a Happy Hour event at the Berkley HUB, and Tour de FAIR, a bicycle tour of Berkeley’s […]

Ballston Spa, New York

The mission of the Ballston Spa Fair Trade Towns Initiative is to promote fair trade practices, increase demand for fairly traded products, and improve access to these products in Ballston Spa, through education, civic action, and business support.

Amherst, Massachusetts

The Amherst Fair Trade Partnership, a non-profit organization sponsored in part by EarthAction, is committed to educating consumers and merchants about Fair Trade. The goal of the Partnership is to increase public awareness in Amherst and small towns throughout Massachusetts about Fair Trade principles and how these principles improve the lives of small farmers and […]

Commit to Fair Trade Education and Events

Raise awareness of Fair Trade at your school through presentations, events, curriculum, and other activities.

Build Your Team

The Fair Trade committee provides leadership and direction for your campaign.

Build Your Team

The Fair Trade committee provides leadership and direction for your campaign.

Enroll Offices and Catering

Work with campus offices and catering to source Fair Trade products.

Reflections on Fair Trade in Mexico: Manos Zapotecas Weaving Cooperative

In July, Fair Trade Campaigns took 12 organizers from across the country to Chiappas and Oaxaca, in southern Mexico, to visit Fair Trade farmers, artisans and producers.  We visited five producer groups that are associated with the various third party labeling organizations in the US. Over the next few months we’ll be sharing one reflection on each […]

Calling All Bakers! Submit Your #BakeFair Recipes

Submit Your #BakeFair Recipes for a chance to be featured on Fair Trade USA’s website, and to win a Fair Trade gift basket!     With the 2013 holiday season in full swing, we know that all you bakers out there have your oven mitts prepped and ready for some delicious, wintry treats. This year, show […]