10:30-12: business meeting
12-1:30 potluck
1:30-3:00 presentation
Every year, Farmer to Farmer holds its annual meeting to let our community know what we’re doing, and to elect new board members. This year, the annual meeting will once again be held at the First Congregational Church at 420 Wilson Ave. in Menomonie.
Zac Barnes, worker/owner at Just Local Food in Eau Claire, will tell us about how Just Local Food got started, and about his trip to Guatemala and Honduras in January. > read more

To watch a great video about where our Guatemalan coffee is coming from. The Huehuetenango coffee farmers and their cooperative.
Check out Eau Claire Leader Telegram article on Farmer to Farmer..
Also> read more

Honduras March 20 – 28, 2010
“Green, fair trade and organic” are the labels more and more consumers look for as they consider the effects of their purchases on the planet. But do we know what fair trade means for the farmers? Come to Honduras and visit a fair trade coffee cooperative, learn about sustainable development, and speak with community organizations and civil leaders to learn about fair trade and free trade from all angles. How does NAFTA affect the lives of Hondurans? How is immigration to the US connected to our consumer habits? Find the answers to these questions and more. > read more

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THE GOAT PROJECT IS A GO! Long time Farmer to Farmer members Craig Adams and Lucy Altemus’ Goat Project in Ecuador has received total funding. Thanks to everyone that donated. Below is their letter explaining what they plan to do. Farmer to Farmer is talking about a work trip down to Ecuador this winter. Email us if you are interested.
Here’s their letter:

Riobamba, Ecuador
Dear Friends,

Craig and Lucy here in Ecuador. If we haven’t spoken in awhile, We hope you are well and happy much of the time, despite life’s
challenges. > read more

Farmer to Farmer is offering 4 trips this winter to
Ecuador, Honduras and Guatemala!!!

Ecuador November, 21 – 29, 2009
Spend Thanksgiving with Craig and Lucy in Ecuador. Craig and Lucy will meet you at the airport and take you to their high altitude rural Peace Corp site. There you will see the projects they have been working on for the past 2 years, help build goat stables and visiting local Kichwa families. Included in the trip will be excursions to hike or ride bikes at Chimborazo mountain, and a day of sightseeing in Quito. > read more

UPDATE: This coffee is now available for purchase online.

Open to the public! Childcare will be provided. Map/Directions here.