La Siembra Recognized for its Social Responsibility
La Siembra Co-operative has been awarded the On Co-op Co-operative Spirit Award for Co-operative Social Responsibility. The award recognizes those within the co-op sector or credit union system who have demonstrated socially responsible business practices and leadership in the implementation and promotion of sustainable social, economic, and/or environmental principles. La Siembra was presented with the award at the 2009 On Co-op Conference and Gala on October 14. www.ontario.coop
Results of the World Fair Trade Day Contest
We were thrilled at the response to our contest, and thank all of you that participated. World Fair Trade Day was an important opportunity for us to spread the word about and celebrate fair trade.
Here, finally, are the three lucky winners:
Winner of the canoe from Mountain Equipment Co-op (Evergreen) with a dry bag filled with Cocoa Camino chocolate
Grant told us that his family was excited to have a canoe for the summer!
Grant Dickinson, Langley, British Columbia
Winner of the chest from Ten Thousand Villages, with a drawer filled with Cocoa Camino/Ten Thousand Villages chocolate
Cynthia and her partner Rob try to make ethical and environmental choices where possible. Being aware of tree and rainforest issues, the Tropical Salvage furniture fits very well with their lifestyle and personal preferences.
Cynthia Wilson, Woodlawn, Ontario
Winner of the gift card from Mountain Equipment Co-op
"It was really awesome winning a prize for doing something I feel passionately about… buying fair trade products. I shop at MEC whenever I get the chance and look forward to buying something useful [with the gift card] for our next adventure in California."
Bruce Davison, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
la siembra recognized by worldblu...again!
La Siembra Co-operative wins Worldwide Democratic Workplace Award... again! To read the news release, visit our Press Room.
la siembra in panama
La Siembra is off to Panama to visit COCABO, the cocoa producer co-operative that supplies the beans for our Panama Extra Dark Bar. We'll be keeping a blog about our trip, so you can follow our visit as we meet cocoa producers, visit cocoa groves and learn more about the world of fair trade cocoa.
Here's where to find us: www.lasiembrapanama.blogspot.com
Are you considering your options for your RRSP contribution this year?
Canadian Voices, a public-affairs radio series, spoke with Martin in May 2008 for its series of 1-hour programs. To listen to his presentation via audio streaming or podcast, visit 
Axiom News interviewed La Siembra worker-owners in a 3-part series on workplace democracy. You can read the articles here:
