date:Feb 21, 2014
low crop diversity that can be detrimental to the environment and risky for the farmer.
Fair Trade certification aims to address these and other issues, helping coconut farmers develop sustainable livelihoods and become better stewards of the land. One way this happens is through the rigorous Fair Trade standardscovering areas like child and forced labor, safe working conditions, water conservation and proper waste disposal. Another way is through the Fair Trade Community Development Premiums.