Kanhopatra Women Farmers Producercompany Limited

Kanhopatra Women Farmers Producercompany Limited is a group of us women from around Shevgaon. We run things out of Karhe Takali at Shri Laxman Sonaji Gatkal’s place. It’s out in the Ahmednagar district where things are quiet most of the time. We got together because we wanted to have more say in how our crops are sold and how the money comes back to us. Being a woman in farming isn't always easy, but when there are many of us together, it feels a bit better and stronger. We spend a lot of time talking about the soil and what the weather is doing to the harvest this year. Our office is simple and we don't spend money on things we don't need. Most of us have been working the land since we were kids. We know how it goes. Some years the rain is good and some years it just doesn't show up. We just try to help each other get through the tough times. Laxman helps us keep the records straight because the government rules are hard to follow. It’s a lot of work to keep a company running while also taking care of the home and the fields. But we manage. We aren't looking to be famous or anything. We just want to make sure our families are okay and the kids can go to school. If you come by Karhe Takali, you’ll probably see some of us working out in the sun. It’s just how life is.