Jaladhaara Jaivik Farmer Producer Company Limited

You can find us over at Plot 339 on Keshar Bagh Road, which is part of Scheme No. 103. Jaladhaara Jaivik Farmer Producer Company Limited is a bit of a mouthful, but we just call it the office. We are focusing on jaivik, or organic, ways of doing things, which is a lot harder than the old ways. It takes more time and a lot of patience. Our plot isn't in a flashy part of town, but it's where we manage everything. We spend a lot of time talking to farmers about getting away from chemicals. It’s a slow process, and not everyone is convinced right away. The building we are in is simple, and we try to keep it organized, though with all the samples and bags lying around, it can get a bit cluttered. Keshar Bagh Road is usually busy, so there’s always noise from the traffic outside. We don’t have a fancy website or a bunch of people in suits. Most of us are more comfortable in the field than in an office chair. We just want to produce food that is clean and healthy. It's a struggle sometimes to get the prices right, but we are learning as we go. We don't have all the answers, but we are trying to do things better for the earth and for the people.