Pahar Dhansura Farmer Producer Company

Out here in Thavad village, life revolves around the seasons and what’s growing in the dirt. Pahar Dhansura Farmer Producer Company is basically just Rameshbhai Chhaganbhai Patel and a bunch of us trying to make sense of the market. We use his place as the main spot, right near the Po-Thavad Tabelo. It's a busy corner sometimes with the animals and the tractors moving around. We didn’t start this to get famous or build a big brand. We just noticed that when we went to the market alone, we didn't have much power. By getting together as a producer company, we can buy seeds and tools a bit cheaper. It’s a lot of work and sometimes we disagree on things over tea. But at the end of the day, we’re all neighbors. Rameshbhai handles a lot of the coming and going of people. The office isn't much to look at, just some chairs and piles of registers. We spend more time talking about the water levels and the price of diesel than anything else. Thavad is a small place and everyone knows everyone. We’re just trying to keep our farms going and maybe save a little money for our kids. It’s honest work, even if it’s messy and the days are long. If you're looking for us, just head toward the village and ask for the Patel house. Someone will surely know where we are sitting today.