Kissanbharti Foundation For Agriculture Development

We are located in Ashutosh City, right by that big BSNL tower in Bareilly. It’s a busy spot but we try to keep our work focused on the farming side of things. Kissanbharti Foundation started because we saw a lot of farmers struggling with how to get their produce to the right people. Even though we have an office in the city, our heart is really out in the villages around Uttar Pradesh where the real work happens. We spend a lot of time driving out to meet people and seeing what’s going on with their crops. It isn't a fancy operation. We have some folders and a computer to keep track of everything, but most of our knowledge comes from being outside. We talk to people about new ways to grow things or how to take care of the soil so it stays good for years. Sometimes the office is a bit messy because we have people coming and going all day. We aren't polished business types. We’re more likely to have dirt on our shoes than wear a suit. We just want to see the local agriculture do better. It's a long process and some days are slower than others. We don't have all the answers but we try to find them by working with the people who actually do the planting and picking. We just keep our heads down and do the work that needs to be done every day to help our neighbors.