Our Primary Crop is the Soil
Co-existing with the land in Amba
We believe true health starts with taking care of the soil biology and giving back to nature. Nestled in the Western Ghats, we are four family members restoring our land through closed-loop permaculture.
Our Core Principles
The three ethics of permaculture.
We guide our daily work and decisions in Amba by the core ethics of permaculture, ensuring our actions restore the earth and support our community.
Earth Care
Rebuilding soil biology, conserving rainwater, and welcoming native flora and fauna to restore and preserve our land's natural health.
Permaculture Ethic
People Care
Cultivating nutrient-dense, chemical-free food to support the health and well-being of our family and our customer community.
Permaculture Ethic
Fair Share
Limiting our footprint, taking only what we need, and reinvesting harvest surpluses back into planting trees and giving back to nature.
Permaculture Ethic
Our Farm Journal
Daily moments from the land in Amba.
A visual diary of our seasonal rhythms, traditional ghee churning, and the native biodiversity we nurture.
landscape
Our farm nested in the misty Western Ghats of Amba, Kolhapur.
landscape
A pathway through our polyculture forestry zone, surrounded by native flora.
practices
Our cows are central to our farm lifecycle, grazing naturally and feeding the soil.
practices
Closed-loop permaculture: our cattle provide manure for rich vermicomposting.
products
Earthen pots prepared for slowly warming and wooden-churning curds.
products
Turmeric and black pepper drying naturally under the warm sun.
biodiversity
Dedicated to restoring soil biology and managing quality ourselves.
biodiversity
Nurturing relationships with native flora and soil micro-organisms.
Gifts of the Soil
To support our land restoration, we share limited small-batch cow ghee and spices directly with families who support earth care.