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My Fair Trade, September 3, 2019

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My Fair Trade business in Mason City, Iowa
Courtesy of Globe Gazette, Grouette, Lisa, “Photos: My Fair Trade first look,” Globe Gazette, 3 September 2019

Description

This is an image from the Iowa business My Fair Trade, which carries a variety of ethically-produced clothing, jewelry, shoes and home accessories. The business is owned by Rachel Schreck in Mason City, Iowa.

Source-Dependent Questions

  • Look closely at the image, describe some of the objects that are sold at My Fair Trade. What do you notice about the objects? Are they like anything you have in your home? Why or why not?
  • The store My Fair Trade, located in Mason City, carries a variety of ethically-produced clothing, jewelry, shoes and home accessories. In what ways does the store owner, Rachel Schreck, give back locally and globally?

Citation Information

Grouette, Lisa, “Photos: My Fair Trade first look,” Globe Gazette, 3 September 2019. Courtesy of Globe Gazette