The most powerful voting we can do is with our dollars. American consumers can change the world by changing how we spend our dollars. Fair trade and direct buying will create more responsible farming habits, buying habits and raise the standard of living for people around the world.
You can see how large corporations can and have been persuaded to support fair trade policies with farmers. But there is still much work to be done to push corporations like Starbucks in the right direction.
Even if you’re not a Coffee drinker you can help support fair trade policies that help impoverished farmers around the world. You can get everything from Fair Trade clothing to Fair Trade chocolate. Learn more about the Fair Trade Movement and vote for socially responsible policies with your dollars every day.
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