Thursday, May 22, 2003


don't miss this!

reminder: if you can't actually plant yourself in front of your tv this evening at 9pm est to catch the pbs frontline documentary segment on the coffee crisis (adobe acrobat required), bitter grounds, then please do set your vcr.

for those of you with a different broadcast schedule, check out the website to find when it's airing near you.

the spot examines the effects of fair trade on coffee growers from oaxaca and huatusco in mexico. long-time readers may remember that i've mentioned the social devastation the coffee crisis has caused in huatusco before.

these people produce premium quality organic and fair trade coffees, roasted by green mountain, newman's organics, and used in ben and jerry's "coffee for a change" ice cream.

while it seems the segment will focus on this success story, it's important to remember that not everything is turning around for most coffee farmers and workers. however, getting bummed out isn't the goal here.

the goal is to remember that we consumers can make a difference not only with our most simple daily purchases, but also by charitable activity. take a gander at wonderful coffee charities like coffee kids and the lutheran coffee project.

watch the show, see how you feel, and then wander over to these websites to learn how you can so easily help.

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