In 2024, with support from YUVALOK FOUNDATION, BENGALURU, we initiated direct financial and advisory support for small farmers in and around Nagavalli village and for two farmers in Yellanchinahalli in Tumkur district. Encouraging them to not use hybrid seeds, we distributed organic ragi seeds to 60 famers and provided financial aid upto Rs. 12 thousand per acre for 48 farmers. Good rains and hard work by the farmers led to a successful harvest for most and they were able to harvest around 4 tonnes of ragi and few quintals of pulses. This has enabled these farmers to ensure their food security and has encouraged them to further improve their land by restoring fertility, and to initiate climate resilient agricultural practices. We hope to continue this work over the coming years and encourage the small farmers to form a collective of their own.