Akorha Farmer Producer Company Limited

You can find us in Akodha, which is part of the Varanasi area. We operate out of Satyendra Singh’s house. Most of the people involved in this company are from the nearby villages. We all know each other and have been farming these lands for years. Varanasi is a place with a lot of history, and farming has always been a big part of it. We decided to come together as a producer company to make the business side of things a bit easier. When we go to the market together, we have more of a say in what happens. Our office is a quiet place where we keep our records and meet to discuss the next planting season. There is no corporate polish here. We wear our work clothes and talk in plain language. We don't have any big missions or slogans. We just want to grow good crops and sell them without losing money. Sometimes we share tools or help each other out when someone falls behind. It’s just how things are done in a village like Akodha. We aren't doing anything revolutionary; we are just trying to be smart about how we farm. It’s hard work, and the rewards aren't always great, but it is our way of life and we are proud of it. We don't need fancy offices to know that our work is important to our community.