Originally posted on September 14, 2014.

During Fair Trade month, people all across the world come together to learn about and celebrate Fair Trade.  In our local area, Just Fare Market, Fond du Lac Fair Trade Town, Moraine Park Technical College, UW-Fond du Lac, and Marian University are connecting to educate and celebrate with a number of special events throughout the month.  We encourage everyone to attend these important events to learn more about how our support of artisans and farmers in developing countries can truly make a difference.  All events are free and open to the public.

MPTC Lunch n Learn

• Moraine Park Technical College – FDL Campus   (Room A112)   October 1 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. What is Fair Trade and how does it impact the lives of artisans and farmers in developing countries?

Fair Trade Film Showing “Connected by Coffee”  An inspiring and thought-provoking look into the lives and history of the people who grow the coffee we drink.

• UW-Fond du Lac Prairie Theater   October 7 – 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Moraine Park Technical College – FDL Campus (Room A112)   October 22 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

•Marian University Stayer Center Amphitheater   October 22 – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Meet & Greet: Anak of Village Works

• Old Mill Plaza (Former Gift n Gab Coffee Shop)   N7645 N. Peebles Lane, FDL   October 25 – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Join Just Fare Market in welcoming Anak, an artisan from Village Works in Cambodia, visiting the U.S. on a special tour sponsored by SERRV.

Human Trafficking Presentation

• Moraine Park Technical College – FDL Campus (Room A112) October 29 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Human Trafficking Presentation featuring guest speaker Nancy Irizarry, Winnebago County Social Services Director of the Wisconsin Resource Center and Co-chair of the WI Anti-Human Trafficking Consortium