Trans
Fair USA
www.transfairusa.org
independent, third-party certifier of Fair Trade practices
USDA National Organic Program
www.ams.usda.gov/nop/indexIE.htm
certifier of Organic standards and practices in the US
Baystate Organic Certifiers
www.baystateorganic.org
a USDA National Organic Program accredited certifying agent that certifies farm operations in the Northeast
United States, and processing operations anywhere in the continental United States
Vaad Hakashuruth of Springfield (SVK)
non-profit organization guaranteeing that all products are in full
compliance with Kosher standards
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee
www.swisswater.com
100% chemical free decaffeination process that protects the unique origin characteristics and flavor
Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA)
www.scaa.org
trade association for the specialty coffee industry
Coffee Kids
www.coffeekids.org
an international non-profit organization established to improve
the quality of life for children and families who live in coffee growing
communities
Grounds for Health
www.groundsforhealth.org
an international, non-profit organization founded to provide health care services to coffee-growing communities in Mexico and Central America, with a primary focus on the early detection of cervical cancer, a leading cause of death among women in these areas
International Women's Coffee Alliance
www.womenincoffee.org
a nonprofit organization of women and men in the coffee industry, working together to achieve our mission to "empower women in the international coffee community to achieve meaningful
and sustainable lives; and to encourage and recognize the participation of women in all aspects of the coffee industry"
Massachusetts Specialty Food Association (MSFA)
www.msfa.net
trade association for the Massachusetts specialty food industry
Massachusetts Energy Consumers Alliance
www.massenergy.com
non-profit organization making energy environmentally sustainable
since 1982
Pioneer Valley Local First
www.pvlocalfirst.org
a founding network of Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) promoting local business and
finding ways to meet our community's
energy, food, housing, transportation, and other needs in ways that are both environmentally and locally intelligent
Northampton Chamber of Commerce
www.northamptonuncommon.com
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