Gouns E Azam Farmers Producer Company Limited

Over in Shahgund, we are based out of Panchayat Mohalla. Mohd Kamal Dar’s place is where we usually meet up to talk about the farming. Bandipora is a beautiful area, but the work we do on the land is tough and requires a lot of patience. We deal with the crops that grow well in this soil and we spend most of our time out in the open air. This company was formed because we saw that we could do better if we worked together instead of competing. We aren't looking for fame or big profits. We just want to make sure our families are taken care of and the fields stay productive. The weather can change fast here, and we have to be ready for anything. We talk about the seeds, the water, and how to get our produce to the markets without it spoiling. It's a very practical life. We don't have a big office or a bunch of staff. It’s just us, the people who actually do the planting and harvesting. You can find us in the mohalla most days, either working or just sitting together discussing the next steps. We’ve all grown up with the smell of the earth after rain and the sight of the mountains in the distance. It’s home and it’s work, and for us, those two things are pretty much the same.