Vedshree Farmer Producer Company Limited

You can find us in Yedasi, which is in the Osmanabad district. We operate out of Pandurang Vishwanath Mete’s place. We started this farmer producer company because we wanted to have a bit more control over what happens to our crops after we harvest them. For a long time, we just took whatever price was offered, but now we’re trying to work together as a group to do better. Most of us here have grown up on these farms, and we know how tough the ground can be in this part of Maharashtra. It takes a lot of sweat and patience to get anything to grow well. Our daily routine is mostly about checking on the fields and then meeting up to talk about the business side of things. We don’t have a lot of expensive equipment or a polished office. It’s just a room with some chairs and a lot of notebooks where we keep track of everything. We try to be honest with each other about what’s working and what isn't. Sometimes the weather hits us hard, and we have to figure out how to cover the losses. It’s not a business for people who want a quiet life. We are always on the move, dealing with suppliers or trying to find better ways to store our produce. It’s practical, everyday work for people who live and breathe farming. We’re just trying to make a decent living for our families here in Yedasi.