Why Fair Trade Begins at Home

Recently we created a promotional brochure for Farm Crisis Network. Entitled ‘Why Fair Trade Begins at Home’, it highlights the importance of supporting your local farmers. We often think of Fair Trade as a cause to ensure suppliers in developing countries receive a fair price for their produce - this is a good thing, but we can easily overlook farmers in the UK who also face hardship.

One way you can help farmers in the UK is to shop with care. This means not shopping at Tesco’s for starters. Try a local farmers market or buy your veg using a market garden box scheme. Yes, it will cost a little more, but you WILL notice the difference in taste and you will be helping to ensure that food suppliers receive a fair price.

After all Fair Trade begins at home.