A growing farmer coalition in India impacts local communities

“By your continued business we are trying to improve our lives along with passing the benefits to farmers, labourers and others.”

- Sanjay, Founder of our India farm partnership

One of the richest sources of biodiversity in the world, India is home to a multitude of different plant species. While a variety of our oils are sourced from India, five originate from a coalition of farmers connected to the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) – a research institution that studies the healing benefits of herbal medicines and essential oils.

The coalition began with the farmer of our East Indian Sandalwood essential oil, who we partnered with three years ago. Since our partnership began, what was once a small family operation has expanded considerably. In the past year alone, this farm has grown approximately 2000 new Sandalwood trees. No small feat, this accomplishment came after hiring many new employees, in turn creating a sustainable income for dozens of families.

Out of the great success our partner farm achieved, they decided to partner with other farmers to help improve the lives of those who shared a common goal – to generate high quality crops for the production of therapeutic essential oils. The Sandalwood farm has since partnered with 53 other farms, including the growers of our Lemongrass, Indian Peppermint, Palmarosa and Vetiver oils. In fact, it’s through our Sandalwood partner farm that we became acquainted with these additional farms.

All four of these latter farms were small, just as the Sandalwood farm once was. In an act of giving back, the Sandalwood farm became a mentor to these other farmers, providing education on farming techniques, support and even resources like crops and stills, used to steam distill essential oils. They currently provide access to career training for the employees of their farm and partner farms.

The owner of our East Indian Sandalwood farm has told us, “By your continued business we are trying to improve our lives along with passing the benefits to farmers, labourers and others.” We feel blessed to partner with farms like these, who not only share our same passion for quality botanicals, but whose mission is to better the lives of those around them.

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