Gramaswaraj Integrated Farming Private Limited

Our farm is centered at the Deepthi house in Meenankal, which is a bit of a drive out from the main part of Thiruvananthapuram. We decided to go with integrated farming because it makes the most sense for the land we have. It means we have a lot of different things going on at once, from crops to animals. It is never quiet around here. If the goats aren't making noise, then there is a tractor or someone shouting across the field. We like the chaos of it most days. It is a very hands-on way to live. We don't have a big corporate structure or a bunch of managers. We just have a small group of people who show up every day to feed the livestock and check on the plants. Some days the insects are a nightmare and we have to figure out a way to deal with them without using too many harsh chemicals. It’s a lot of trial and error. We aren't experts who have everything figured out perfectly. We just learn as we go and try to do a better job than we did yesterday. The village of Meenankal is a good place to be, and the neighbors are usually around to help if something goes wrong. We don't have any big goals other than keeping the farm running and the animals healthy. It is just basic work.