Jayashankar Farmers Producer Company

Jayashankar Farmers Producer Company is located over at 4-67/2 in Mandapally, which is part of the Chinnakodur area. We’ve been operating out of this spot for a bit now, focusing on the needs of the farmers around Duggondi and the surrounding villages. It isn't a fancy setup by any means. Our office is just a practical space where we handle the administrative side of the farming collective. Most of us grew up around here, so we know the soil and the problems that come with it year after year. We spend a lot of time talking to the members about what they need for the upcoming season, like seeds or advice on fertilizers. It’s a lot of manual work and keeping track of things on paper. Sometimes it feels like there are too many forms to fill out for the government, but we get through it eventually. People stop by 4-67/2 throughout the day, usually to check on market prices or just to see what the group is up to. We don't spend money on advertising or big signs that glow at night. The community knows where we are and what we do because we are part of it. It is just about getting the produce to the right places and making sure the farmers get what they need to keep going. We keep things simple and honest because that is what works best in a place like Mandapally. It's a local effort, run by people who actually live here and understand the daily grind of the agricultural life.