Drought can be very severe in some arid parts of Andhra Pradesh. Mainly in Anantapur, which is the second most drought-stricken district in South India, people were looking at the skies for answers. But there was nothing. Amidst doubt, they found all their answers in Organic Farming.
What was once a district with barren land and debt-ridden farmers has now, over 20 years, blossomed into rich, fertile productive ground, housing a community whose lives have been revolutionized by organic farming.
Organic Farming is basically agriculture without the use of any chemical fertilizers. Though they had their doubts in the beginning, going organic seems to have paid off in the long run!
The movement is being spearheaded by Timbaktu Collective, an organization dedicated to helping rural communities to take control of their own lives and govern themselves, live in social and gender harmony, while maintaining a sustainable lifestyle! It's being supported by Dharani Co-Op, a group that helps market this organic produce!
Started in 1990, TC has worked in 140 villages of Chennekothapalli, Roddam and Ramagiri Mandals of Anantapur District over the last 12 years to replenish the land and promote organic farming. The produce by these farmers is marketed under the Timbaktu Collective brand.
Watch how Organic Farming has transformed the lives of farmers in Anantapur!
Also, you can be a part of this revolution and invest in their organic farming, here.
You can buy organic products directly from Timbaktu Collective's site too!
What was once a district with barren land and debt-ridden farmers has now, over 20 years, blossomed into rich, fertile productive ground, housing a community whose lives have been revolutionized by organic farming.
Organic Farming is basically agriculture without the use of any chemical fertilizers. Though they had their doubts in the beginning, going organic seems to have paid off in the long run!
The movement is being spearheaded by Timbaktu Collective, an organization dedicated to helping rural communities to take control of their own lives and govern themselves, live in social and gender harmony, while maintaining a sustainable lifestyle! It's being supported by Dharani Co-Op, a group that helps market this organic produce!
Started in 1990, TC has worked in 140 villages of Chennekothapalli, Roddam and Ramagiri Mandals of Anantapur District over the last 12 years to replenish the land and promote organic farming. The produce by these farmers is marketed under the Timbaktu Collective brand.
Watch how Organic Farming has transformed the lives of farmers in Anantapur!
Also, you can be a part of this revolution and invest in their organic farming, here.
You can buy organic products directly from Timbaktu Collective's site too!
