Fair Trade

Costa Rica Coffee • • • • •

Coffee was first exported in 1820 Sole export from 1840-1890 Exports begin to decline Produced on small farms Industry operated in unique fashion

Coffee Crisis • In the early 1990’s time of export diversification • Rising production cost • Price liquidation • Population migration • Cultivation Land Decreases

Fair Trade in Costa Rica • Began with a partnership with ATO S.O.S Werehandles and Coope Cerro Azul • Coocafe was founded in 1988 • Fix Price Mechism • Relationship with FLO is formed

Impact on Producers • Stable Prices • Higher then market Prices • Financial Investments -Fundacion Hijos del Campo -Secondary School Scholarships -University Scholar Scholarships -Educational Extension

Fundacion Café Forestal • Established in 1993 bt Coocafe • “improve standard of living od samll, rural coffee farmers in harmony with nature, through economic support and follow-up of various projects which focus on sustainable production and enviromental conservation”

Fundacion Café Forestal Contiued • Environmental Management ArgoForestry Protection • Conservation &Development of Biological Diversity • Sustainable Coffee Production and processing • Scientific &Technological Research • Environmental Education