Krantik Farmer Producer Company Limited

Krantik Farmer Producer Company Limited is based out of Takli in the Shirol taluka of Kolhapur. We operate from the home of Shanta Krishna Patil. Kolhapur is known for its rich soil and we are right in the middle of it. This company started because several of us in the village felt like we could do more if we combined our efforts. Farming in Takli has its own set of challenges, from the water levels to finding enough hands during the harvest season. We aren't a big corporation with a lot of money; we are just a bunch of neighbors who know how to grow things. We focus on the crops that thrive in this part of the district. It’s a very practical setup. We don't spend money on things we don't need. Most of our time is spent out on the land or coordinating where the next batch of produce is going. There are days when things don't go as planned, like when the machinery breaks down or the rain comes at the wrong time, but we just deal with it. We handle the sorting and the packing ourselves mostly. It’s a way for us to have a bit more control over our own lives and our farms. Shanta’s place is where we keep the records and meet up to chat. It’s a quiet life in Takli, but we stay busy with the work that keeps us going. We are just trying to do right by our land.