Participants: Tara Trudell (Clarity Gifts and Gallery), Debbie Morse (Semilla Natural Foods), Antoinette Fox (Local Artist)
Co-Hosts: Pat Leahan, Arielle Hawney
Summary: We learn the difference between fair trade vs. free trade, and how fair trade is in the best interests of the workers, communities and the environment. We focus on the benefits of fair trade and trade justice. We learn about our local businesses that sell fair trade products, such as Clarity Gifts and Gallery, and Semilla Natural Foods. The work of local artist, Antoinette Fox (available at Clarity and Tito's Gallery), is acknowledged. A listener calls in to report that our local First Presbyterian Church has fair trade cocoa, coffee and chocolate available. The local farmers who provide some of the goods to Semilla are mentioned. We are encouraged to buy local and fair trade products whenever possible.
