Fair Trade Night with Sudbury Valley Trustees
Wednesday, November 8, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury
Sudbury Valley Trustees is hosting a Fair Trade Night with local startup FairTrade Caravans, on Wednesday, November 8, 7:00 pm at Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road in Sudbury. At this presentation, learn more about the history of the fair trade movement, what the term “fair trade” means, and the impacts of consumers choosing fair trade products. There will be samples and tastings on hand of the high quality, fair trade products including coffees, teas, chocolates, honey specialty items, and handmade cards. RSVPs appreciated at www.svtweb.org/calendar
Carol Fassino of Framingham founded FairTrade Caravans to raise awareness of the fair trade industry and the origins of the products many Americans consume and use every day. Fair trade is a social movement whose stated goal is to help producers in developing countries achieve better trading conditions and to promote sustainability. According to Fassino, “World trade practices that currently exist promote the unequal distribution of wealth between nations. Buying products from producers in developing countries at a fair price is a more efficient way of promoting sustainable development than traditional charity and aid.” Principles of fair trade promote fair pay and working conditions for vulnerable farmers and artisans, environmental sustainability, children’s rights, stable economies and empowered communities.
During the month of November, SVT will be offering an assortment of coffees, teas, chocolates, honey, handmade cards through FairTrade Caravans, with 25% of the proceeds benefitting SVT. Visit www.svtweb.org to learn more about the items, and RSVP for Fair Trade Night at Wolbach Farm.
SVT is a regional land trust protecting and caring for land in 36 communities surrounding the Concord, Assabet, and Sudbury Rivers.
