The document discusses fair trade practices in Costa Rica and their benefits. It notes that Costa Rica produces many raw materials like coffee, sugar, rice, and bananas that are exported. However, the people harvesting and packaging these goods often do not get paid fairly or have opportunities for education. Fair trade aims to solve this by giving farmers higher prices so their children do not have to work and can go to school instead. One cooperative manager explains how fair trade has improved livelihoods. The document advocates for Costa Rica to lead in fair trade to help their community-focused society.

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6. Did you know that a lot of your delicious Coffee, Sugar, Rice Banana’s and Chocolate comes from here?

8. " Without the alternative trade market, the reality for our co-operatives would have been different. The learning process and price premium have made the difference between a group of producers with a chance of obtaining a dignified level of life and those producers without." Carlos Vargas Leiton, Coocafe Manager What better country to lead the way into being fair.. Than one that lives as a community... A country without Army, to corrupt them

11. Costa Rican Food Simplicity is key when dealing with food in Costa Rica. Rice and beans are the primary ingredients in nearly every meal, from breakfast to dinner. If they've been fried in oil and mixed with onions, then you know it's breakfast time - this traditional plate is called gallo pinto and is one of the common and popular foods in Costa Rica. Nothing much changes for lunch and dinner - gallo pinto is now served along side fried plantains, a cut of meat and a small salad. Though you would have to be pretty liberal with what defines a salad, as this version is 90% cabbage, with a couple tomatoes thrown in if you're lucky.