Draft:Amol Khadsare
Amol Khadsare is an Indian Agriculture Consultant and Permaculture Farming expert based in Maharashtra. He is recognized for his dedication to sustainable organic and natural farming practices and has pioneered Gujarat's first permaculture model farm.
Early Life
Amol Khadsare was born on 6 March 1983 in Wai, Satara, Maharashtra. His early education included overcoming challenges, having failed the 10th grade four times before succeeding in the 12th grade as the first in his college.
Education
Amol completed a Diploma in Horticulture and pursued a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, successfully passing the entrance examination.
Career
From 2001 to 2007, Amol worked in various companies before starting his private agricultural consultancy business in 2008. His consultancy covers multiple states across India, including Gujarat, Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. In 2012, after a serious accident, Amol shifted his focus to organic and natural farming. He established a 60-acre organic rental farm at Lunasan Gam, Tal Kadi, District Mehasana, Gujarat, which he managed from 2012 to 2026, completing 14 years of sustainable farming practices. Between 2012 and 2017, he practiced organic farming and since 2017, he has been committed to 100% natural farming without the use of hi-tech equipment, tractors, drip irrigation, or chemical treatments.
Amol Khadsare also provides coaching, consultancy, internship programs, and training programs related to agriculture, organic farming, and permaculture practices. These programs include both short-term and long-term training aimed at educating farmers, students, and agriculture enthusiasts about sustainable farming systems.
Achievements
Amol Khadsare is credited with developing Gujarat's first permaculture model farm that balances educational, economical, and environmental aspects to promote sustainable farming.
He is also recognized for promoting the concept of future agriculture through sustainable and natural farming methods and is regarded by many farmers and agriculture learners as one of the leading practitioners of modern natural farming systems.
Philanthropy
Amol advocates for sustainable agriculture by educating farmers and communities about organic and natural farming methods through his consultancy and online platforms.
He is also involved in product development and value addition related to agricultural produce and works on creating positive awareness about the Jungle Story initiative, which promotes natural living, forest-based ecosystems, and sustainable agricultural practices.
