We have a small farm, located in a village called Manjakkudi in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. The primary activity on our farm is seed conservation and cultivation. As of date, we have been able to conserve 289 rare rice varieties native to most states across the country.

After every harvest, we share the seeds with other farmers and also conduct farmer training programmes. Our mission is to get 100 farmers to grow heritage rice varieties using organic practices. The grains we retail at Spirit of the Earth are grown by us on our farm.

From seed selection, planting, harvesting, milling, packaging – we do all the work. Most of the information we have one heritage rice varieties have been handed down from farmers. Each grain comes with such beautiful stories and have immense nutritional benefit.

We recommend you try a new variety of heritage rice every month; though the grains look similar, each one has an unique taste, aroma and texture. As you explore these grains, you will find the one (or many) that you would want to stock in your pantry.