Farmers First
At OCA we support farmers from seed to sale. Our direct-to farmer sourcing model supports farmers with training and prioritises their prosperity by creating a secure market for farmers to sell their organic cottonseed, advocating for better prices for organic cotton, and creating visibility at the source of organic fibre. Through our Farm Programme and our Implementing Partners on the ground, we work directly with in-conversion and organic cotton farmers.
Meet OCA’s Farmers
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Meet Aslam
Muhammad Aslam, an inspirational organic cotton farmer who has become a role model for his fellow farmers in Cheel, a village located in the Khuzdar district of Pakistan.
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Meet Abdul
Abdul Razzaq, a 42-year-old organic cotton farmer from Tehsil Nal, Khuzdar, has become a source of inspiration and is leading the path for others to take up organic cotton farming.
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Meet Chandra
Organic cotton farmer Chandra based in Bandhapari, Odisha talks to us about the complex factors in crop rotation.
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Meet Likha
Likha, a 54-year-old farmer living in Binjwarya Choraha village, Rajasthan shares his story on soil improvement after switching to organic.
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Meet Prahlad
Prahlad was convinced to switch and subsequently expand his organic farming methods due to low costs and stronger finances compared top conventional ways. -
Meet Chandaram
Chandraram is a 42-year-old farmer in based in Maliyo Ki Dhani village, Rajasthan who tells us of the positive impact of organic cultivation, especially on his family’s health and wellbeing.
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Meet Kerli
In-conversion cotton farmer Kerli, from Awali village in the state of Madhya Pradesh, is in her first year after making the decision to switch to organic from conventional. In her story she shares her journey to organic, the impact of lower costs and the positive impact on her family’s health.
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Meet Dipak
Dipak from Kutki village, Maharashtra who recently changed from conventional to organic cotton growing tells us the reasons he made the switch.
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Meet Tarsila
Tarsila is a 60-year-old female organic farmer based in the Mohancot village of Madhya Pradesh, who shares her story with us about the impact of organic on health. -
Meet Sanjay
Established cotton farmer, Sanjay shares his story on how switching to organic cultivation has helped him develop financial stability.
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Meet Narsingh
For three decades, tribal farmer Narsingh Bharmne grew cotton using conventional methods, in his story he tells us why converting to organic methods made such a difference.
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