The Fair Trade Federation conference registration starts on 1 December 2012 . The annual conference will take place from 1 to 3 May 2013 in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Save the date!

This annual gathering of fair traders, supporters and consumers has become one of the exciting annual events in North America. This has become an important venue to discuss latest issues and developments on Fair Trade, as well as exhibition of newest Fair Trade product ranges. If you want to start a new Fair Trade business or learn from best practices on how to grow your Fair Trade business, this is your event.

Since its inception, the Fair Trade Federation has worked endlessly to strengthen and promote Fair Trade organizations throughout North America. As part of the global Fair Trade movement, the Federation seeks to build equitable and sustainable trading partnerships with the aim to give marginalized producers more access to international markets.

Group photo of previous conference.                                   Photo: Fair Trade Federation

Registration for the event opens on December 1, 2012.  More information about the event can be found at http://bit.ly/Tugsqk or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . The annual conference is a wonderful opportunity to connect those involved and interested in fair trade from around North America, and will open up new doors and ideas in an effort to continue the successful growth of the Fair Trade Federation and all of its member organizations!

Lindsey Hethcote
Intern