Fair Trade Blog

It’s hard to mistake with it’s huge slightly fuzzy looking leaves and sturdy, sour stems. Because Rhubarb is unique, we decided to name our new store after it.

Last week we threw open the doors on our newest retail space that features food, gifts, and artisan works from the Driftless Region. Our new place is right next to Driftless Fair Traders in the Hotel Fortney. It wasn’t easy to round up all the great products we currently have, but there are more, and we’re working to offer all the best of our region.  

Since Driftless Fair Traders has a global focus, we started thinking about what we could do to promote the local economy.  Our area is rich in agricultural and artistic heritage, so we decided to bring it all together in a celebration of our area.  

Kickapoo Coffee is just one of our great products.  They were awarded a high rating in Consumer Reports last year among Fair Trade coffees.  Their roastery is just down the road from our store.  We have cans of their robust and fragrant whole beans. 

Sweet Prairie Farm honey products is another local line we are completely excited about.  They’re located in the little town of Coon Valley just a half and hour from here.   Their honey cremes and body care products have us all buzzing. 

Leslie from SpinDrift Weavers just brought in a basket of her handspun yarn from her sheep herd.  We chatted about a customer that bought one of her handmade scarves this last weekend.  There are so many wonderful stories behind all of our local finds. 

If you stop by, you can also pick up LuSa Organics soaps and body care items, Papa Pat’s Farmhouse Recipe jams, soups, and pancack mixes, Martha’s Hot Mustard, and Potter’s Crackers. 

Rhubarb merchandize isn’t available online yet, but one day soon, you’ll be able to order a little taste of the Driftless Region no matter where you are!