Here is a compilation of genuine sellers of chemical-free produce either through online or offline shops or even directly to customers, without any shops. This is apart from our own Chiguru Farm, whose seasonal produce are mostly sold directly. The list includes those who sell raw/fresh products, those who make end products and sell, those who sell seeds, plants, natural soaps, cleaning products, etc.
Note:
1) I am consciously using the word "chemical-free" as the word "organic" has become controversial and getting misused.
2) There is no specific order in the list and it is just a random jot-down.
3) I have listed only the sellers whose produce I buy either regularly or once in a while or tried out at least one of their produce. Most of those who made it to this list have at least one person who is personally known to me and deeply involved in their venture.
Navadarshanam - one of the oldest farming communities close to Bangalore, which inspires many sustainable living enthusiasts like me. Their products are available in many outlets in Bangalore and they also have a few pickup clusters in Bangalore.\
Subhiksha F2C A noble initiative by Savayava Krishi Parivara started by visionary progressive farmer Purushottama Rao near Tirthahalli decades ago. Disclosure: I am one of the shareholders of this initiative.
A Green Venture Making Sustainable Living Accessible by Kavya Chandra. Offers a range of products, services and experiences directly from farms.
Akkadi Roots Passionately run by my good friend Ravi Arehalli, just to help the farmers out.
Greenpath run by Mr. Jayaram, one of the pioneers of chemical-free farming near Bangalore. He has organic shops, restaurants, wellness centers, etc.
Abhay Farm Flagship BaKaHu (raw banana powder) apart from many other genuinely organic products
NGV Natural Ready to cook banana stem, banana flowers, raw banana, raw jackfruit, bamboo shoots, for busy professionals and many other things from enterprising Naveen G V.
Jaivik Sattva (Whatsapp 8431540724) by Kanakapura Organic Producer Co. Ltd. (Insta: @jaiviksattvaorganic) A group of Small and Marginal Farmer practicing Sustainable Organic Farming. A recent player in the block. Disclosure: I am one of the shareholders of this initiative and part of the Advisory Board
Gaustuti from Prof. Srinivas Abhilash
Thara Naturals run by my friend Harish Yadav Bala
Jagdeesh Natural Farms run with missionary zeal by Shri Jagdeesh Reddy, one of the ardent followers and proponents of Natural Farming
Kaulige Foods Bangalore's Millet Hub run by Arun.
Desiri Primarily making waves in varieties of cold pressed oils, although they have many other genuine quality products on sale.
Sahaja Organics one of the oldest and professionally run farmers collectives. Great for food items as well as heirloom (Nati) seeds
Farmizen run by Shameek is helping several farmers get exposure to the market and sell their products at a reasonable price.
Jivabhumi Run by Lakshminarayan by genuinely verifying the source of each product. He also runs Bettada Budada Thota in Kanakapura Taluk
Buffalo Back run by Vishala who also runs Buffalo Back Collective which works with the local community.
Akshayakalpa India's first certified Organic Milk. Shashikumar has been highly innovative with different milk-based products and passionate about recycling. Apart from enabling several dairy farmers keep cows in a sustainable way, they also have launched several new products which can be ordered through their app.
Hooga Native Seed Keepers Collective run by Sowmya Balasubramaniam and team
Ethical Tribes by Dhanu Kumar mainly for cow ghee, cold pressed oils, etc
HNP Swadeshi Marukatte by Nataraj at Basaveshwarnagar, Bangalore for groceries
Farmers Market at Bangalore Creative Circus
Weekly farmers market at Ragi Kana meeting hotspot of many genuine chemical-free farmers
Teja Nursery & Farms Bangalore's only Organic Farm, run by Shri Shivanapura Ramesh, who can also offer you advice on plant care.
Soil & Soul by Priti Rao and team of women
Eco 3R products by Brics (Biological Research Innovation Centre and Solutions) Bio - Natural Home Care and Personal Care products
Honeyday Bee Farms by Apurva for authentic honey, bee products and trainings in beekeeping
Nirmal Nisarg in Savadatti, Belagavi District, from Santhosh Rayappa Kittur (82175 97075). Mainly for natural jaggery
Subhash (95918 55678) from Chamarajanagara for jaggery, honey, cow ghee and many other products
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