by Corey Burnham-Howard
Quick Facts: As parents we set an example for our children in the consumer choices we make. Consider choosing wisely and benefiting your health, the environment and future generations by choosing to drink only fair trade certified, organic and shade-grown coffee. Even better, consider giving business only to those roasters and retailers that offer 100% of their beans as 100% fair trade certified, organic and shade-grown. This article provides information on what it means to be fair trade certified, organic and/or shade grown, and discusses what ‘popular’ retailers and roasters offer.
