Fair Trade and Small-Scale Farming

The video discusses the current food system's failure to support farmers and consumers, leading to unhealthy food, environmental harm, and farmer poverty. It introduces the fair trade movement, which empowers small-scale farmers by changing trade terms and improving their communities. The video highlights the challenges these farmers face against large corporate farms and the benefits of fair trade, such as sustainable prices and community development. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to support fair trade and advocate for policy changes.

What is one of the main issues with the current food system?

• It creates an abundance of unhealthy food.

• It produces too much healthy food.

• It reduces environmental damage.

• It benefits both farmers and consumers equally.

Why are small-scale farmers forced to sell their crops at a loss?

• They need immediate cash and have no choice but to sell to middlemen.

• They have easy access to credit.

• They receive high subsidies.

• They produce large quantities of crops.

What did small-scale farmers do to combat exploitation?

• They stopped farming altogether.

• They moved to urban areas.

• They sold their land to large corporations.

• They started organizing to share information and services.

What is a key principle of the Fair Trade movement?

• Exploitation of small-scale farmers.

• Sustainable prices and advance credit for farmers.

• Lack of transparency and respect.

• Short-term relationships between traders and farmers.

Which products are included in the Fair Trade movement?

• Electronics and automobiles.

• Processed foods and beverages.

• Coffee, chocolate, and cotton.

• Plastic and synthetic materials.

How has Fair Trade impacted farmers and their communities?

• It has reduced their income.

• It has empowered farmers and improved social services.

• It has increased environmental damage.

• It has led to the exploitation of farmers.

What percentage of the world's food is grown by small-scale farmers?

• 90%

• 70%

• 50%

• 30%

What can individuals do to support Fair Trade?

• Ignore where their food comes from.

• Buy from brands that do not follow Fair Trade principles.

• Engage policymakers and hold them accountable.

• Support large multinational corporations.

Why is it important to form alliances with small organic farmers globally?

• To increase corporate dominance.

• To battle climate change and support a just economy.

• To reduce the quality of food.

• To exploit small-scale farmers.

What is the main goal of the Fair Trade movement?

• To increase the profits of large corporations.

• To create a just economy where everyone can meet their basic needs.

• To reduce the number of small-scale farmers.

• To promote unhealthy food production.