Antrang Farmer Producer Company Limited

Antrang Farmer Producer Company Limited is based out of the Bhadravati area in Chandrapur. Specifically, we are over in Patala and Waman Namdev Dhole is the person who keeps things grounded at our main spot. This part of the country is known for its heat, and that really dictates how we farm and how we run our business. We aren’t doing anything fancy. We just wanted a way for the local farmers around Warora and Bhadravati to have more say in what happens to their crops. Usually, we are just sitting around talking about the soil or the cost of diesel. It’s a lot of physical work and the paperwork feels like a secondary thing most of the time. We have a small office where we keep our records and meet up. It’s not much to look at, but it’s ours. We know the people here and we know the land. That matters more to us than having a polished image. Sometimes the power goes out and we just sit outside and keep talking. We try to help each other out when someone has a bad season. That’s really why we started this whole thing. It’s about making sure everyone gets through the year okay. We don't have any big speeches. We just show up every day and do the work that needs doing. There is a sense of community here that you don't find in larger places and that’s what keeps us going.