K-State's Annual Fair Trade Market Place  

November 18 & 19 , 2008 10-6 pm

 DEADLINE FOR SIGN-UP IS THURSDAY NOV. 13 AT 5PM!!!!

Want to  VOLUNTEER at the Market Place?

To sign up view the dates and listed times. Select an open spot and send a message to katie@tryufm.org with your name, email, phone number, time slot and t-shirt size (men's and women's sizes avaliable). Note that only your name will be posted online, other information is for our records only.

Tuesday November 18, 2008 

Wednesday November 19, 2008

What is Fair Trade?

Fair Trade is a movement to create a more equitable system of global trade. Fair Trade focuses on direct relationships between producers overseas and buyers in the U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe. The Fair Trade system is based on parity, accountability, transparency, and mutual respect in business practices. Fair Trade certification of products ensures that the products were produced under ethical and sustainable conditions including:  

· Payment of a fair wage/price in the local context  

· Creating opportunities for disadvantaged or marginalized producers  

· Gender equity  

· Safe and healthy working conditions  

· Environmental protection and sustainability 

Fair Trade connects us as consumers to the producers and artisans who create the products we buy. This encourages us as consumers to think about where our products come from and what went into producing those products. 

www.k-state.edu/fairtrade/whatisfairtrade.htm

Click here to view the Vendor List!!