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Media Attends Equal Exchange Summit

Media Attends Equal Exchange Summit

The Media Fair Trade Committee Executive Director and our summer intern recently attended the Equal Exchange Annual Summit in Massachusetts. Equal Exchange is one of the most authentic fair trade companies, and supports strictly small family farms that produce coffee,...[Read More]
FAIR TRADE CHOCOLATE TASTING

FAIR TRADE CHOCOLATE TASTING

Come to our Fair Trade chocolate tasting for Valentine’s Day! It is at the Media Library at 1 East Front St. on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 2 to 3 pm. There will be a short Power Point presentation, then a sampling of chocolate you can find in Media and the...[Read More]
2025 Holiday Campaign

2025 Holiday Campaign

The Media Fair Trade Committee’s 2025 Holiday Campaign is under way! We want to drive customers to the shops and restaurants of Media. Look for fliers on windows and our fair trade shopping guides on store counters. Your purchases can support producers around...[Read More]
Is Fair Trade Regenerative?

Is Fair Trade Regenerative?

In case you haven’t noticed, regenerative is the new marketing buzzword. It started out as a description for agriculture that is very similar to permaculture gardening, but includes a social component and animal welfare. Permaculture espouses mimicking nature...[Read More]