Thought Blurb

Many NGOs carry organic farming as a mission badge, driven by intent and funding, but lacking field exposure, operational depth, and long-term accountability.

When Organic Met the Real World

NGOs launch organic programs with enthusiasm and budgets, but without understanding farming cycles, certification pain, market failures, or farmer-level decision pressures.

What Organic Meant and What It Became

Organic was meant to be farmer-centric capacity building; it became project-driven activity sheets, targets, reports, and short-term demonstrations disconnected from farm realities.

How adhering to Principle while Practicing is achieved

Responsible NGOs either build deep in-house expertise, partner humbly with practitioners, or step back; otherwise their good intentions quietly weaken farmers, systems, and trust.