The internet seems like a never-ending library to get information about anything under the sun. And yet, when it comes to practical occupations like farming, it may not always be adequate. “The fact is, if you genuinely want to understand what farming is all about, you need to get your hands dirty and try it yourself. More importantly, you need this first-hand experience to know where your food comes from,” says Neha Bhatia, the brains behind Prodigal Farms, a Delhi-based agro-tourism organisation. “A school student visiting my farm asked me where the potato trees were. We may giggle, but most children know of potatoes as the vegetables that they get in markets. How will they connect them as produce grown by the quintals in a farm?” she remarks.
What can you expect from the workshop?
The inspiration behind Prodigal Farms in Noida:
As someone who is passionate about feeding people, she decided that growing and serving organic food was her duty. With the support of her husband, Neha interacted with several young farmers and convinced them to give up using chemicals. “It was a tough ordeal because they were so used to adding chemicals. But over time, we could persuade 25 farmers to join us in our cause. Now, since the farmers rightfully focus on the monetary benefits, we offer them twice the amount of Delhi’s minimum wage guidelines. We also upskill them, so they are not merely cultivators but also add value to their crops with culinary practices and such. When you visit their farms and workshops, you are adding to their income. Today, they are a group of happy 25 farmers associated with The Prodigal Farms.” Are you excited about meeting the organic farmers in Noida? Head to our shop to book your slot now.
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(Edited by Gayatri Mishra)
Feature image source: The Prodigal Farms/ Facebook.
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