Mankato Area Fair Trade Town Initiative

BUY FAIR - BE FAIR

WELCOME to Mankato - the first Fair Trade Town in Minnesota (declared October 24, 2011)! - and to the work of the Mankato Area Fair Trade Town Initiative.

MAFTTI has, since June 2009, promoted Fair Trade in our part of the Minnesota River Valley, about 83 miles south-west of the Twin Cities. Our main focus has been on the major retail center of Mankato (40,000). MAFTTI also tries to engage those interested in Fair Trade in North Mankato (13,000) and St.Peter (11,000).

Having more Fair Trade goods in the shops and used by local organizations helps promote trade with small farmers and artisans in poor countries who need its benefits the most.

Fair Trade principles applied to the local scene mean that Fair Trade supporters also have an interest in the Mankato Farmers’ Market.