Yerba Mate and Fair Trade
Historically, yerba mate farmers have been poorly compensated for their efforts. The depressed economies of South America have led to a chronic cycle of boom and bust. We can help end this cycle by paying a fair price for our yerba mate.
Let's help yerba mate live up to its reputation as the beverage of revolutionaries and romantics by ensuring that the people who grow it for us are well-compensated.
Besides, there are still great deals out there if you know where to look!
Here are a pair of great research articles out of Yale University's School of Forestry and Environmental Studies about the beneifts of fair trade yerba mate cultivation:
The Future of Small Yerba Mate Farmers in Argentina: An Opportunity for Agroforestry