Merku Thodarchi Malai Farmer Producer Company Limited

Merku Thodarchi Malai Farmer Producer Company Limited is based at 95/1C in Malapattithiruvannamalai. The name itself refers to the Western Ghats, and you can see the influence of the mountains in everything we do here. It’s a rugged area and the farming isn't always easy. Our office in Malapatti is a basic place where we gather to talk about the land. It’s not very polished; the walls might need a bit of paint and the furniture has seen better days, but it serves its purpose. We deal with a lot of different farmers from the surrounding hills. There is always someone coming in with news about the weather up there or how the soil is doing. It is a bit of a drive to get out here, but this is where the work happens. We spend our time checking through the accounts and making sure the produce is getting moved to the right places. It is a noisy, busy kind of atmosphere during the harvest. We don't have any big corporate goals written on the walls. We just want to make sure the work gets done and the farmers get what they need. Thiruvanamalai can be a very spiritual and busy place, but out here in Malapatti, it is mostly about the grit and the daily grind of the farm. We just handle the business and keep our eyes on the weather.