Sahaja Samrudha started as a farmer initiated group to exchange ideas, seeds and share knowledge on sustainable agriculture. The formation of Sahaja Samrudha was the culmination of their individual efforts into a more exciting and powerful force to make sustainable agriculture a way of life for the farming community.

The founders of Sahaja Samrudha have been engaged in work with the farmers with concerns such as appropriate technology, soil, land, environment and health from the year 2000. Since inception Sahaja Samrudha has been establishing contacts, building networks, facilitating exchange of experience and developing programmes based on the needs of farmers of specific regions. These pioneer farmers encourage other farmers to grow top quality produce and work in harmony with a healthy ecosystem, encouraging nature 's protective network of soil micro organisms and beneficial insects to help them farm successfully. Many of the team members have been recognized at the state and national level for their pioneering work.

Objectives

To promote sustainable agriculture and create awareness on the need to conserve natural resources and traditional knowledge systems To conduct on-farm research and standardize sustainable agriculture practices To capacitate Farmers, Panchayat representatives, Non government organisations, Government Officials and Policy planners on sustainable agriculture and natural resource management To assist in implementation of sustainable farming techniques to farmers and grassroots organizations, in the process of converting their land into organic farms, To disseminate information, research outcome, knowledge and thought on sustainable agriculture and natural resource management through publications and audio/visual materials To facilitate procurement, marketing and sales of organically produced products

Inspiration to organic farming

The organization has not only identified organic farmers, inspired new farmers, but has brought out the achievements of several farmers who have been silently working. Lingamadaiah was awarded the National Innovation award in 2002 by the President of India for developing a new strain of Rice - Mysore Mallige, Sristi Sanman award to Anusuya Sharma, Ayyappa Masagi and Krishna Prasad. Marigowda Horticulture Award to Shivanalli Ramesh. Best Organic farmers Award to Jayaram, Govinda Kabbadi, Monica Sharma, Sadashiva and Ghani Khan Lingamadaiah explaining Mysore Mallige paddy cultivation to President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam