Samratmagaswargiya Farmer Producer

Out here in Tandulwadi, life revolves around the seasons and what the soil gives us. Samratmagaswargiya Farmer Producer was put together by a group of us who live and breathe agriculture in the Jalna area. We usually meet up at Sudhakar Mohanrao Nikalje’s place to sort out our plans. It is not like those big city businesses you see on TV. We are just local folks trying to make a living from our harvests. Some days are long, starting before the sun is even up, and ending well after dark. We deal with all sorts of crops depending on what the ground is ready for. Being in Jalna, the water can be a bit of a problem sometimes, so we talk a lot about that. We decided that doing things together made more sense than everyone struggling on their own. It’s tough when you have to find buyers for your grain or vegetables by yourself. So, we joined up. We don't have any flashy signs or a receptionist. If you come by, you’ll probably find us wearing our work clothes, maybe talking over some tea about the latest prices at the market. It’s just us, the land, and a bit of hope that the next harvest will be a good one. We just want to make sure the work we put into the fields actually pays off at the end of the season. Farming isn't easy, but it’s what we know. It is how we survive.