Half of Fair Trade Certified rice farms are also organic.
The foundation of a healthy diet, Fair Trade beans & grains build a solid foundation for farmers and their families. In today's changing market, family farmers who have grown these crops for generations struggle to make ends meet. Fair Trade Certification assures that small farmers earn livable incomes and requires that soy, beans and legumes be grown sustainably. By buying Fair Trade beans & grains you support your health and do good for farmers.
When the Central Cooperativas Agropecuarias "Operacion Tierra" LTDa (CECAOT) was founded in 1975, it had 14 members. Today CECAOT has grown to include over 360 members, of whom 60 percent are women. All members of CECAOT work together to produce high quality quinoa for international markets.
Half of Fair Trade Certified rice farms are also organic.
