 The “free market” system favors big businesses over workers and small, family farmers. (NAFTA has had devastating effects on Mexican farmers, for example, given huge farm subsidies in the US.)  In the “free market,” producers are especially vulnerable to commodity price fluctuations.  The “free trade” model can have devastating environmental effects. (Free trade agreements do not require adoption of internationally recognized environmental standards.)

 Paying a fair wage in the local context  Offering employees opportunities for advancement  Providing equal employment opportunities for all people  Engaging in environmentally sustainable practices  Being open to public accountability  Building long-term trade relationships  Providing healthy and safe work conditions within the local context  Providing financial and technical assistance to producers whenever possible  Ensuring there is no abuse of child labor

 Farmers are encouraged to use environmentally friendly practices to preserve the health of the soil, air, water, and workers in the field  Certification ensures that farmers obey all internally monitored environmental standards  Financial incentives encourage organic conversion, reforestation, water conservation, and environmental education.