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Celebrate Fair Trade and Co-op Month |
By Ashley Symons, Writer/Editor
 October is one of our favorite months. It celebrates both Fair Trade and co-operatives, two concepts that are instrumental in our work. We thank you for supporting small farmer co-operatives and fairly traded products through your Equal Exchange purchases. Here are some ways you can support, learn and celebrate Fair Trade and co-operatives, this month and every month:
- Shop at food co-ops when possible. Find one near you.
- Organize or suggest an Equal Exchange fundraiser at your child’s school.
- Learn about the co-op difference! Check out go.coop and explore the seven co-op principles.
- Watch "Black Gold," a documentary about the coffee industry and trade. It's available on Netflix!
- Look for Equal Exchange coffee, tea, chocolate and bananas in the places you shop. If you don’t see them, ask for them!
- Serve Equal Exchange products at your place of worship through our Interfaith Program.
- Tell your friends and family about Equal Exchange! Share your favorite products with them (they make great gifts).
- Want to stay in the loop? Get our e-mail newsletter, The Exchange, delivered to your inbox. Sign up here.
- Cook with Equal Exchange products! We have lots of yummy recipes.
- Check out our blog, for updates about producer partners and other Equal Exchange goings-on.
- Invest in a co-operative organization or business.
- Join our Facebook page and share your photos and ideas!
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