Half of Fair Trade Certified rice farms are also organic.
The foundation of a healthy diet, Fair Trade beans & grains build a solid foundation for farmers and their families. In today's changing market, family farmers who have grown these crops for generations struggle to make ends meet. Fair Trade Certification assures that small farmers earn livable incomes and requires that soy, beans and legumes be grown sustainably. By buying Fair Trade beans & grains you support your health and do good for farmers.
The Sekem Initiative was started in 1977 on 70 hectares of desert sand in northeastern Cairo, which is very underdeveloped. Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish implemented bio-dynamic and organic farming methods to restore the vitality of the soil and establish a viable agricultural endeavor.
Half of Fair Trade Certified rice farms are also organic.
