La Siembra
Name: La Siembra Co-operative
Country: Canada
Principal Product: business partner, trading company
Description: La Siembra Co-operative, based in the Ottawa-Gatineau
region of Canada,
was founded in 1999 with the goal of reconnecting consumers with farmers in a
sustainable manner. Our name La
Siembra means “sowing” or “planting time” in Spanish. It is
also a symbol for the seeds of change that our co-operative is sowing through
its fair trade, educational and co-operative activities.
Having
worked overseas, the founders of La
Siembra experienced the exploitative nature of trade on the
lives of producers, and these three friends decided to provide Canadian
consumers with an alternative to conventionally traded products.
Vision: We envision a world where
people collaboratively build vibrant local and global communities, fostering
diverse and sustainable economies through equitable trade and environmental
stewardship.
Mission: We, the worker-owners of
La Siembra
Co-operative, are committed to a model of equitable trade
rooted in co-operation and the social solidarity economy. We offer consumers
high-quality ethical products through partnerships with producer co-operatives
that foster sustainable livelihoods and community development. We believe in
meaningful, dignified employment and are guided by the co-operative principles,
by the fair trade principles, and by a respect for the environment
Web Page: www.lasiembra.coop www.cocoacamino.com
