Yelhoumee Organic Producer Company

Yelhoumee Organic Producer Company is based out of Yairipok, specifically at Amom Jenil Singh’s place. It’s a good spot, right in the heart of things. We started this because we wanted to keep the organic traditions alive in our village. Most of us have been farming since we were kids, so we know the soil pretty well. We aren't trying to change the world, just trying to grow healthy food and get it to the market. The office is small and usually smells like fresh produce or dry earth. We don't have a fancy website or a marketing team. If you want to know about us, you usually just ask someone in the village. We spend a lot of time out in the sun, making sure the plants are okay. Sometimes the insects get to them, and we have to figure out a natural way to deal with it without using chemicals. It is a lot of trial and error. We talk to other farmers and share what works for us. It’s a friendly way of doing business. We don't care much for corporate rules. We just do what feels right and hope for a good harvest. Every year is different, and we just take it as it comes. It’s hard work, but we wouldn't want to be doing anything else right now. There is always something to fix or a new crop to plan for.