Exploring FairTrade Coffee Concepts

What are some of the challenges Ingalla faces when selling his coffee?

• Competition and environmental issues

• Lack of customers

• High shipping costs

• Poor quality coffee

What solution do Ingalla and his friends come up with to overcome their financial difficulties?

• Lowering coffee prices

• Forming a cooperative

• Stopping coffee production

• Selling only to local buyers

How does forming a cooperative benefit Ingalla and his community?

• It simplifies the coffee production process

• It provides financial stability and community improvements

• It increases coffee quality

• It eliminates competition

What can consumers do to support producers like Ingalla?

• Visit coffee farms

• Buy products with the fair trade symbol

• Donate money to coffee growers

• Start their own coffee brand

Which products, besides coffee, can be supported through fair trade purchases?

• Electronics and cars

• Cocoa, cotton, bananas, and soccer balls

• Books and educational materials

• Furniture and home decor