As part of Sambhaav’s organic farming programme, farmers from Alwar regularly visit nearby natural farms—like Krishak Dharak Organic Farm in Bundi—to learn directly from fellow farmers. These exposure visits are not classroom trainings, but lived experiences, where conversations happen in familiar languages, rooted in shared realities.
For many farmers, years of pesticides-based agriculture have pushed organic practices to the margins of memory. These visits help revive that memory. Walking through thriving natural farms, listening to other farmers’ journeys, and seeing results firsthand creates a different kind of understanding—one that is practical and believable.
At the same time, these visits do not hide the challenges. Farmers learn that growing good food is not easy. Existing systems often do not support it, and the first one or two years may see a drop in production. But they also see how, with patience, the soil begins to recover and farming becomes more sustainable.
No one is asked to make sudden shifts. Farmers are encouraged to begin small—often with just one bigha of land. As they observe changes in soil, costs, and crop health, many gradually expand these practices.
Today, Sambhaav is working with more than 200 farmers in Alwar. For many, a single visit becomes the turning point—from hesitation to conviction, and from memory to practice.
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