Coffee production is inextricably tied to issues of human rights and quality of life for growers. We have visited many growers' farms and met their families, learning from their vision and experience. This communication led us, in 1985, to establish Coffee for Peace, the first rebate system for growers based solely on the principles of social responsibility. W e have continued to develop programs to support growers at the village, co-op, and national levels. Thanksgiving works with growers on the business as well as craft of coffee.
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The Fair Trade movement T hanksgiving Coffee's goals for treatment of growers are now supported by the Fair Trade movement and certification process. The movement began in the early 1990's with European roasters concerned that their buying power fully and fairly support coffee growers. Pay farmers a fair price to ensure a decent living wage. Provide farmers acceess to affordable credit. Promote sustainable farming practices.