Summer is almost
over (believe it or not!) and soon fall will be rolling in.
October is Fair Trade Month, and this year’s theme is “Be Fair”
We at Woodshed Roasting offer only Specialty Coffee from
around the world. This is the top 20% of the crop. We have Certified Fair
Trade Coffee, Certified Organic Coffee, Bird Friendly Coffee, Shade Grown
Coffee, Rain Forest Alliance Coffee, Water Process Decaf Coffee, we also have flavored
coffee's. We purchase the finest coffee available.
What is “Fair Trade”? 
According to http://fairtradeusa.org/JoinFTM, Environmental standards integral to the Fair
Trade criteria include:
·
Protecting
water resources and natural vegetation areas
·
Promoting
agricultural diversification, erosion control, and no slash and burn
·
Restricting
the use of pesticides and fertilizers
·
Banning
use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
·
Requiring
proper management of waste, water and energy
Fair
Trade Principles are: 
·
Fair
prices and credit: Democratically organized farming groups receive a guaranteed
minimum floor price (or the market price if it’s higher) and an additional
premium for certified organic products. Farming organizations are also eligible
for pre-harvest credit.
·
Fair
labor conditions: Workers on Fair Trade farms enjoy freedom of association,
safe working conditions and sustainable wages. Forced child and slave labor are
strictly prohibited.
·
Direct
trade: With Fair Trade, importers purchase from Fair Trade producer groups as
directly as possible to eliminate unnecessary middlemen and empower farmers to
develop the business capacity necessary to compete in the global marketplace.
·
Democratic
and transparent organizations: Fair Trade farmers and workers decide
democratically how to invest Fair Trade premiums, which are funds for community
development.
·
Community
development: Fair Trade farmers and farm workers invest Fair Trade premiums in
social and business development projects like scholarships, schools, quality
improvement and leadership training, and organic certification.
·
Environmental
sustainability: Harmful agrochemicals and GMOs are strictly prohibited in favor
of environmentally sustainable farming methods that protect farmers’ health and
preserve valuable ecosystems for future generations.
Browse the website, go to our online
store and enjoy!!
If you have questions please contact
us at [email protected] or
603-737-2000.