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“Should Hired Labor Plantations Be Included in Fair Trade?

Webinar 121 Coming February 14

Fair Trade Resource Network (FTRN) announces that Webinar #121 is coming February 14 to help inform a major issue in Fair Trade’s direction, “Should Hired Labor Plantations Be Included in Fair Trade?” The webinar is for the public to discuss implications and ask questions to 2 panelists:

  1. Ed Canty, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Fair Trade Organic Coffee Buyer
  2. Rodney North, Equal Exchange, The Answer Man – Information for the Public & Media

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