The Association of Social Entrepreneurs, a student group at Texas A&M University, held an educational seminar and dialogue on Fair Trade coffee. The seminar featured student speakers, former students and local business owners who shared their perspectives on Fair Trade. Speakers emphasized the importance of Fair Trade because it provides living wages, fair prices, and supports sustainable agriculture practices in third-world countries where coffee is grown. One student speaker, Annie Behrman, spoke about the work she has done to get Fair Trade coffee served on campus. She encouraged her fellow students to buy from the campus’ Fair Trade locations, and to contact Dining Services and lobby for Fair Trade. The event was organized to promote awareness and educate students about the Fair Trade movement. 

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