USDA Organic.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture, organic certificate is proof that the product was produced using organic production and handling standards, and that the product is at least 95 percent organic. USDA Organic website

Fair Trade.This is a registered trademark of the non-profit group, TransFairUSA. The certificate proves that the coffee was purchased directly from cooperatives of small farmers at a fixed price per pound contract. TransFairUSA website.



Rainforest Alliance  The Rainforest Alliance seal verifies that coffee farmers are following sound agricultural practices that protect forests, rivers, soils and wildlife, while being good community neighbors. Rainforest Alliance certification also guarantees that workers have decent wages, living conditions and access to education and health care. RFA website

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