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:

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

See more details below.

Register for Webinar #121

Outline of Webinar #121:

February 14, 1:00-1:50pm Eastern time: Should Hired Labor Plantations Be Included in Fair Trade?

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

Moderator:

FTRN’s Executive Director, Jeff Goldman

Level: Intermediate

Outline:

· Welcome

Jeff (2 min)

· Opening remarks

Ed (5 min)

Rodney (5 min)

· Audience Questions for the Panelist (34 min)

Participants will text comments and questions to moderator, who will speak them

· Closing Remarks

Ed (1 min)

Rodney (1 min)

· Closing Announcements

Jeff (2 min)

Register for Webinar #121