There are millions of students around the world who are hoping to one day land themselves an ideal office job in their field.
And the story about Vallari Chandrakar from India might sound like that to some, after she left her engineering job as an assistant professor in the State's capital to go back to her roots and start farming roughly 27 acres of land. And the satisfaction she reaps from farming she says can't be found anywhere else.
Chandrakar, 27 years old, says that she is the first in her family in 3 generations to pursue farming and that her family and many in her village called her an educated fool when she announced her plans. That criticism flooded over into her exchanges with vendors, farmers, and others who she ended up trying to do business with.
Now, Chandrakar is sending her grown vegetables to international destinations, supplying the needs of people in Israel, Dubai, and other regions including multiple cities around India.
Chandrakar has said that she believes that farming is just as vital to the market as any other occupation; that possibly there could be no more of an important job than farming and making sure food gets to the shelves and tables.
She's been busy growing things like cucumber, green chilies, tomatoes and gourd.
Technology today has made it easier for those who are interested in getting into farming to do so.
Because of the incredible technology available today on the market, it's made farming less difficult for those who might be interested in learning how to grow. It's also helping people to utilize their space in the best way possible, and you've got many people in various regions growing any way they can. Whether that's on their apartment balcony, or hanging on their wall inside their home etc, those with limited spaces have had to get creative.
Aside from her farming, Chandrakar has even offered workshops for other farmers in the area, to be able to learn about new agricultural techniques. And she hasn't only been busy with her farming work, she's also been helping others in her community by teaching English and computer science to students in the village.
It might have seemed like a foolish move to make to many, even her own family at first, but it looks like it's turned out to be a success in many ways.
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Wow! That is very amazing! We had a farm a few years ago. Had goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, and chickens! It was so much fun! I loved taking care of the animals! I actually had my own goat! But we had to sell them because we were moving to Chile! But this year we are back! I would have chickens and goats back again whenever my husband and I get our own house!
Goodness!!!! That is exceptionally astounding! We had a homestead a couple of years back. Had goats, rabbits, and chickens! It was so much fun! I adored dealing with the creatures! I really had my own particular goat! However, we needed to offer them since we were moving to Chile! Yet, this year we are not back..
If I had my health back I would love to have a farm with loads of animals, I would live off the land unfortunately its not to be :(
At the rate city life is getting hard, with bills, pollution etc. I was actually considering off-the-grid living. I am talking about gardening, living in a cabin somewhere. So many benefits.
Power to her!
Kudos to her for not letting the ridicule and misunderstanding that ran rampant with her friends and family to get to her.
We all have dreams and should not go out of our way to stop others from chasing theirs. She is not only living a dream of hers but she is also helping others around the world. Nothing but respect for her for this.Congratulations!
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Awesome!! Let's take the land back from Monsanto's earth-killing stranglehold! Wonderful story. Upped 100% and Resteemed!
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He is a successful farmer. He is also a farmer who is familiar with technology. I am also a farmer, but I have not been as successful as he is. Thanks for sharing a very interesting story @doitvoluntarily.
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful topics about the, greatest genius daughter of India ,I had heard some thing about her, how her decision to make farm become controversy in her family. But now from your topics I come to know much about her bold decision to serve the people. Yes she is a inspiration for the lakes of unemployed youths, who are always looking government for their establishment. Thanks again for the great share.
There is nothing to compare with the satisfaction of being your own boss. She is now an exporter of farm produce. I believe those ignoramus who call themselves villagers have already started begging to work in her farm.
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This is amazingly stunning...The perception on youths about job searching after school is a major challenge that should be curbed.
She followed her dream and soared amidst the insults reigned on her
It is more important to do what you love.
Good for her! From a glorified babysitter to a productive human