Khepi Maa Farmers Producer Companylimited

Our company, Khepi Maa Farmers Producer Companylimited, is run out of Goalpara in Katwa. We are located at the house of Bidur Bhattacherjee. It’s a local setup, very much a part of the neighborhood. We don't have a big office building with a glass front. Instead, we have a space where we can gather and talk about the farming business. In Katwa, agriculture is everything to us. We formed this company to help the farmers in the Goalpara area get better access to what they need. Whether it is fertilizer or new tools, we try to figure it out together. It’s a bit informal compared to big city businesses, but it works for us. We know each other by name and we know which family farms which plot of land. Bidur’s place is easy to find, and people often stop by just to see what’s happening. We spend a lot of time on the phone or writing things down in big registers. There is always something to do, like checking the quality of the grain or organizing a truck for transport. We aren't looking for any awards; we just want to make sure the work gets done and the farmers get what they deserve. It can be stressful when the prices drop or the rain doesn't come, but having the company means we aren't facing those problems alone. It’s just a practical way for us to survive.