When it comes to Grocery, how do you choose products? Do you go by price or quality? Ever tried to find, where are these products sourced from?
I usually like to purchase organic products, especially those sourced directly from farmers. However, the only thing with locally sourced products is, that you need to visit local markets to get them or depend on the farmers/sellers to approach someone in our residence.
But recently while searching for local products, I came across Farm Veda, a company owned by farmers, where you can order seasonal and local products. I used their WhatsApp chatbot called FarmPhone to order the products and found it convenient.
In this blog, I am sharing with you, the review of the Farm Veda WhatsApp chatbot FarmPhone and the quality of the products I ordered from them. First, let me give you a little background about FarmVeda & FarmPnone.
“Picture this: ordering your favorite fruits, veggies, and groceries, directly from farmers, all through a simple WhatsApp chat. Intrigued? Let me tell you more about this game-changer”
FarmVeda
Empowering Farmers, Nurturing Communities
With a vision to improve the lives of small and marginal farmers, Prof. Trilochan Sastry, a renowned advocate of the “Right to Information” movement and former dean of IIM Bangalore established the Centre for Collective Development (CCD) and Farmveda.
FarmVeda aims to provide support to the farmers and elevate their standard of living by helping them receive fair value for their crops. They source fresh produce from farmers and make a variety of high-quality products like Ready-to-Cook Mixes, Ready-to-Eat Products, Condiments, Chocolates, Edible Oils, and more. Farm Veda shares the profit among the farmers in the process transforming them as entrepreneurs.
Farmphone
Your direct connection with Farmers
As their caption says, “Your direct connection with farmers” FarmPhone, a WhatsApp chatbot by FarmVeda enables you to order fresh seasonal produce procured directly from farmers with the help of WhatsApp messages. For those who find navigating through WhatsApp more convenient and don’t want to scroll through endless products on the big grocery apps, FarmPhone works just perfectly.
By cutting out the middleman and sourcing directly from farmers’ associations and cooperatives across India, they ensure that farmers receive the recognition and value they truly deserve at the same time we as customers can enjoy good quality seasonal produce which is otherwise hard to find. It’s a win-win for everyone!
FarmVeda Product Offerings
Now, let’s talk about the products they offer on their website and through the FarmPhone Whatsapp chatbot!
I found a variety of products on their website and WhatsApp chatbot. Some of them are Anjeer (Fig), Groundnuts, non-basmati rice, basmati rice, cold-pressed oils, honey, hand-pounded Toor dal, and ready-to-use products like groundnut Podi, Chikki, etc. All these products are sourced from different farmers’ associations and cooperatives. The list keeps on changing according to the season and crop cycle.
How to order seasonal products on the FarmPhone WhatsApp chatbot
I found the entire ordering process simple and self-explanatory. All you need to do is drop a “Hi” on WhatsApp at +919019910678 and follow the simple process of ordering the selected products. I received the products that I ordered within 2-3 days.
I ordered 3-4 products from FarmPhone for trial. Sharing my honest review of the same
Organic Hand-Pounded Toor Dal
Price: INR 140 (500 gms)
I have been using organic dals and veggies for a long time, but the hand-pounded Toor dal from Farm Veda looked different. They look raw, much healthier, and more natural. It tasted more wholesome too. This organic, hand-pounded Toor Dal is sourced directly from a Women’s Cooperative in Narayanpet, Telangana, so I am happy that by purchasing this product I am also contributing to women’s empowerment.
Groundnuts
Price: INR 85 (500 gms)
The groundnuts looked fresh, light pink in color and natural. Their quality is good. As mentioned on the website, these are sourced directly from farmers’ associations in Ananthpur and Adilabad. Crunchy, flavorful, and packed with protein, these Groundnuts are my go-to snacks.
Organic Honey
Price: INR 269
The honey is sourced from a tribal cooperative in Ranchi, Jharkhand, this Honey is pure and has a rich taste. Knowing that it comes directly from hardworking beekeepers in rural communities adds an extra layer of sweetness to every spoonful.
Chutney Powders
Price: INR 60 (100 gms)
I also ordered their chutneys and Podi powders, out of all I liked the groundnut chutney. It’s a perfect blend of masalas in it. I use it almost every day for my breakfast either with idli or Dosas.
Conclusion
To conclude, I liked the quality, freshness, and pricing of the products I ordered from FarmVeda. Knowing that this purchase is directly helping the farmers at the grassroots makes this experience even more joyful. The FarmPhone WhatsApp chatbot is handy and easy to use. I am certainly looking forward to trying more products from Farmveda. Eagerly waiting for the new seasonal products to be added to their list now. Whether you’re a food lover, a supporter of sustainable farming practices, or simply someone who appreciates good food, I recommend giving FarmPhone a try and enjoying the farm-fresh goodness delivered to your home all while supporting the farmer communities.
Checkout the farmveda website to know more http://www.farmveda.in
Order your products on WhatsApp by sending a hi to Farmphone @ +919019910678
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