Are fair trade products actually a fair deal for the people who produce them?

10/15/20 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor From avocados and bananas to cocoa and coffee beans, the fair trade market continues to experience substantial growth as an increasing number of consumers search for ways to support the hardworking families who struggle to make ends meet in underdeveloped countries. The Fair Trade initiative is a global movement with the mission of eliminating poverty by ensuring that farmers … Continue reading Are fair trade products actually a fair deal for the people who produce them?

Funky Fresh: The Mellon Square Market

By Madeline Bartos | Staff Writer Sometimes stealing an apple on your way out of the dining hall and counting it as your daily serving of fruit doesn’t quite cut it. Luckily, fresh-picked apples are less than a 15-minute walk away. Mellon Square Park, located between Smithfield Street and Sixth Avenue, is one of the eight locations taking part in the Citipark Farmers’ Market — … Continue reading Funky Fresh: The Mellon Square Market