Vishwajeet Natural Farm, near Pandharpur, is run by brothers Ramhari and Laxman Kadam. Ramhari, a vegan in practice before knowing the term, stopped dairying after learning about the fate of male calves. For nearly a decade, he has embraced natural, chemical-free farming. The farm is home to rescued desi cow Sukhri and her calf Kosi, cared for with love but never milked. Their dung and urine enrich the soil naturally. The farm’s toor dal is gaining popularity among conscious urban consumers, and we aim to support Ramhari in building a thriving, dairy-free farming model to inspire others.

We are a family of agriculturists, farmers, gardeners, planters, growers and environmentally conscious citizens with a strong sense of social and national responsibility who wish to develop our agricultural land to create an example for conservation and preservation of natural and cultural heritage by functioning as an agro-tourist centre, hospitality and eco-education activity centre, and centre for training in natural, organic, sustainable and cruelty-free farming practices guided by the spirit of love and compassion, based on the eternal human value of Ahimsa. 

We are slowly and steadily, within our means, conserving the greenery on the plot which is about 15 acres in size. The locals are rice growers and so we also grew rice in some terraces on the farm. We have planted over three hundred fruit trees and bamboo on the farm. We are learning from the locals while they are also watching our work, willing to learn from some of our practices. We managed to solve the problem of water by digging a 55 feet well on the farm that will now enable us to do more on the farm.

Bilva Farm is a farm of passion—an area where both soil and soul are nourished. What started as a project is now a full-fledged farm that produces vegetables, pulses, lentils, greens, and fruits. A 1,600 sq. ft. congregation of trees, planted using the Miyawaki method of forest plantation, is the highlight of Bilva Farm.

The farm, which is less than an acre in size, is 7 years old, and the forest is 5 years old. Bilva Farm has never used chemicals since its inception, and it became fully vegan 3 years ago.

Bilva Farm also serves as an inspiration to surrounding farmers, instilling confidence and trust in organic farming, building soil health through natural methods, and enhancing crop resilience through soil-based solutions.

One acre of a 24-acre farm supports an orphanage for underprivileged children in drought-prone Maharashtra. Water is sourced from a well and an artificial pond filled by the Bhandhara Dam. The farm is tended by the children and meets the food needs of 74 residents. It is currently transitioning to natural, plant-based practices under Urvarasa guidelines. This effort aims to build self-reliance and sustainability within the orphanage.

The Urvarasa Model Farm, located on one acre of Kolte family land in Pisarve, was revived after lying fallow for six years. Madhavi Kolte and Shivraj established it in 2024 to showcase plant-based, animal-free natural farming. Soil fertility was restored using plant-based, organic practices, and water usage is closely monitored. The farm has an ancient well as the main source of water. Despite the dry region, the farm produced high-quality wheat and chana, with more crops expected after the Kharif season. A fruit orchard is being developed, and surplus produce is sold to conscious buyers.