Producer Services

Through Fair Trade, farmers benefit by gaining direct access to buyers and the US market. TransFair USA connects farmers, cooperatives and US businesses to facilitate joint business opportunities, relationships, and the growth of the Fair Trade market.

If you are a non-Fair Trade producer and you wish to apply for certification, FLO is the organization that certifies farmers at origin. Visit www.fairtrade.net.

Better sales for farmers
TransFair USA's services to Fair Trade farmers include:

• Coordinating sales tours in the US. Visiting importers and roasters in the US is an excellent way to establish business relationships. For more information please contact Producer Relations.
• Providing valuable market information.
• Connecting farmers and US buyers. An up-to-date list of Fair Trade importers and roasters can be found here.
• Sharing your product availability and Fair Trade successes with the US industry. To share information about your product availability and/or your organization, please contact Producer Relations.
• Organizing Trade Show participation. The annual conference of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) is the most important coffee event of the year.

Better sales for business
TransFair USA's services to businesses include:

• Fair Trade product availability and sourcing. TransFair collects green coffee availability from farmers and importers to disseminate to industry partners.
• Information about the Impact of Fair Trade. TransFair creates reports measuring the benefits of Fair Trade for farmers.
• Tours and special events. TransFair connects farmers with businesses and consumers by organizing media tours and special events.