It was in the late 90s that Rema Devi started organic farming around her house premises in Changanassery town in Kottayam, Kerala. It started as a small venture to meet her daily requirements. But over the years, it has grown into something bigger, earning her a decent monthly income.
She grew up assisting her grandmother, who according to Rema was an amazing organic farmer. “She literally grew everything required for the entire family — be it pulses, vegetables or fruits, we had everything organic and fresh. My younger sister and I used to be her assistants. Therefore, I believe it was her influence and of course, the experience I gained that helped me excel in organic farming,” Rema tells The Better India.
Over the last 20 years, she has been growing a variety of vegetables and fruit trees on the terrace and surroundings of her two homes.
Eventually, Rema started her own YouTube channel with the intention to guide others to take up organic farming. She also began…