Saturday, October 4, 2025

From Soil to Soul: The Real Journey of Organic Farming in India

🌱 Organic Farming: A Farmer’s Journey to Healthy Soil and a Better Future

Hello friends,
My name is Jatinder Kachura, and I’m a farmer from Jalalabad, Punjab, India. I have spent most of my life working in the fields — feeling the soil, planting seeds, and watching crops grow under the sun.

Over the years, I’ve seen how our farming methods have changed. Once, farming was about respecting nature. But slowly, we farmers got trapped in the world of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and hybrid seeds. Our soil got weaker, water became polluted, and even our health started to suffer.

That’s when I decided to take a bold step — to switch to organic farming.




🌾 My Turning Point

When I started organic farming, many farmers around me laughed.
They said, “Jatinder, you’re wasting your time. There’s no profit in this.”

Even my friends thought I had lost my mind — because in their eyes, no chemicals meant no yield.

But today, I smile when I see those same farmers watching my fields with surprise. Now they come to me for advice — because they see my healthy soil, better crops, and good income.

Yes, they laughed at me once, but now they see the results and say, “You were right, Jatinder.”


✅ What Is Organic Farming?

Organic farming is all about working with nature, not against it.
It means growing crops without using chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified seeds.

Instead, we use natural compost, cow dung, neem spray, and vermicompost to feed the soil. The result? Healthy soil, clean water, and pure food.

Organic farming doesn’t just grow crops — it grows life.


🌿 Principles of Organic Farming

  1. Health – Keeping soil, plants, animals, and people healthy.

  2. Ecology – Working in harmony with nature’s cycles.

  3. Fairness – Giving fair returns to farmers and safe food to consumers.

  4. Care – Protecting the earth for future generations.


🍀 Benefits of Organic Farming

1. Better for Health

Organic crops are chemical-free and full of nutrients. Eating organic food lowers the risk of diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart problems.

2. Improves Soil Fertility

Instead of killing the soil with chemicals, organic farming feeds it with compost and green manure — making the land rich and alive again.

3. Eco-Friendly

Organic farming reduces pollution, saves water, prevents soil erosion, and protects biodiversity.

4. More Nutritious Food

Organically grown crops contain more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants — and they taste better too!

5. Better Income for Farmers

At first, it might look slow, but once your soil gets strong, your crops grow naturally. The market price of organic produce is higher, and the demand is increasing every year.


🌎 Organic Farming and Sustainable Living

For me, organic farming is not just a business — it’s a way of life.
When I use natural fertilizers and neem sprays, I feel like I’m doing something good for Mother Earth.

I still remember how my grandfather used to farm — using cow dung, compost, and crop rotation. Today, we call it “organic,” but in truth, this is our traditional Indian farming.

By going organic, I’m not only protecting my land but also giving back to the soil that has fed my family for generations.


🚜 Techniques I Use on My Farm

  • Crop Rotation – Changing crops every season to keep the soil fertile.

  • Vermicomposting – Using earthworms to turn waste into rich compost.

  • Neem Spray – Natural pesticide that protects crops.

  • Green Manure – Growing plants that add nutrients back into the soil.

These simple methods have changed the way my fields look and feel. The soil is soft again, full of life, and my crops stand tall and healthy.


🥗 Why People Love Organic Food

Today, people are more aware of what they eat.
Everyone wants food that is clean, chemical-free, and rich in nutrition. That’s why organic fruits, vegetables, and grains are in high demand — from supermarkets in big cities to local village markets.

When customers taste my organic produce, they tell me, “Jatinder, your food tastes real!”
That’s the biggest reward for me as a farmer.


💬 My Message to Fellow Farmers

Brothers, when I started, everyone thought I was crazy. They said, “Organic farming doesn’t work.” But now, they visit my farm to learn how it’s done.

So don’t be afraid to take that first step.
Yes, it takes time. Yes, it needs patience. But once your soil comes alive, everything changes — your yield, your income, your pride.

I’m proud to say that organic farming changed my life, and it can change yours too.


🔑 Final Words

Organic farming is not just about growing food — it’s about growing health, hope, and harmony with nature.

It keeps our soil alive, our air clean, our bodies healthy, and our future safe.

If you truly love your land, your family, and your nation, then take one small step today —
👉 Go organic.


🌾 Written by: Jatinder Kachura
📍 Farmer from Jalalabad, Punjab, India


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