Bagmara Krishi Kalyan Farmers Producer Company Limited

Over here in Bagmara Busti, near Kurseong, we have put together Bagmara Krishi Kalyan Farmers Producer Company Limited. Our main spot is at Plot No.449, which is where Janak Chettri lives and works. It is a quiet area in the Mahanadi region. Life in the hills is different from the plains, and farming here has its own set of problems. We have steep land and weather that changes before you can even get your tools out. A group of us decided it was better to work as a team instead of everyone struggling on their own. We deal with whatever crops grow best in this Kurseong climate. Most of us have known each other for a long time, so starting this company felt natural. We don't have a big office building; we just use the space at Janak’s place to get things organized. Sometimes we sit outside and look over the fields while we figure out who is doing what. It is a very local operation. We aren't trying to change the world, just trying to make farming a bit more sustainable for the families living in Bagmara. It takes a lot of effort to move things up and down these roads. We just keep at it every day. It is mostly about looking after the land and making sure we can sell what we grow. Our group is small, but we are all very involved in the work.