At Level Ground, we believe that coffee should create positive change. Since 1997, Fair Trade has been at the heart of how we source coffee. 

What is Collective fair trade?

Our Collective Fair Trade model is built on a foundation of international fair trade principles. It’s designed to ensure that farmers  receive fair compensation for their hard work and also have the tools to succeed in the future. This approach helps communities meet the growing challenges posed by climate change—especially in the equatorial regions where coffee is most vulnerable to rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns.

Level Ground Coffee Roasters

At Level Ground, we believe that great coffee can create positive change. Through our Collective Fair Trade model, we go beyond buying coffee; to invest in the people and the environment behind each cup, ensuring that the choices you make as a coffee lover contribute to a better world.

WE PURCHASE COFFEE THAT

Is hand-picked at peak ripeness with minimal defects that is SCA cupped and graded. 
Is grown by small-scale farmers who are members of a co-operative
Meets the coffee sustainability code from a Global Coffee Platform program
Is hand-picked at peak ripeness with minimal defects that is SCA cupped and graded. 
Is grown by small-scale farmers who are members of a co-operative
Meets the coffee sustainability code from a Global Coffee Platform program

The collective fair trade difference

  • Investment Investment
  • Guaranteed Price Guaranteed Price
  • Hand full of roasted coffee beans. Traceability
Community Investment A premium is directly invested into coffee infrastructure programs so that long-term capacity is improved, and the business of farming becomes more sustainable over time.
Guaranteed Price The coffee market fluctuates dramatically leaving farmer cooperatives at risk in low market times.  Our Collective Fair Trade program ensures a minimum guaranteed price in low market times so that farmers have more predictable and sustainable income from harvest to harvest.
Traceable Sourcing We source our coffee from values-focused traders and co-operatives, supporting those committed to verified programs that prioritize farmers' economic viability, social well-being, and environmental sustainability.
Community Investment A premium is directly invested into coffee infrastructure programs so that long-term capacity is improved, and the business of farming becomes more sustainable over time.
Guaranteed Price The coffee market fluctuates dramatically leaving farmer cooperatives at risk in low market times.  Our Collective Fair Trade program ensures a minimum guaranteed price in low market times so that farmers have more predictable and sustainable income from harvest to harvest.
Traceable Sourcing We source our coffee from values-focused traders and co-operatives, supporting those committed to verified programs that prioritize farmers' economic viability, social well-being, and environmental sustainability.