Jatiani Organic Producer Company Limited

Dangarpada is where we call home. We’re located at Plot Number 629 in the Begunia area of Khordha. It’s a quiet spot near Goda. We set up Jatiani Organic Producer Company because we wanted to keep the old ways of farming alive. Too many people are moving to chemicals, and we didn't want that for our kids. Most of us grew up on these fields, so we know every inch of the soil. Our office is a small building where we store some of the equipment and keep our files. It gets a bit crowded on Monday mornings when everyone comes in to report their progress. We don't have fancy furniture or air conditioning. Usually, the windows are open and you can hear the birds and the local traffic. We spend a lot of our time visiting the different farms to see how the plants are doing. It’s not always easy work, and sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate at all. Last summer was particularly dry, but we pulled through by sharing resources. We focus on getting the organic certification done right, which is a lot of paperwork that nobody really likes doing. Still, it's necessary for what we do. We are just local people trying to make a living while doing something we think is right for the land. If you ever find yourself in Begunia, just ask for the organic group in Dangarpada.