🌱 FarmVille to Real Life
With some new business models, agriculture for city-dwellers makes a comeback.
What if you could own a farm on the outskirts of your city? What if you could spend your weekends at your own farmhouse? What if you could grow your own food, and if you don’t, someone else does it for you? Imagine unwinding and relaxing, while you soak in the serene environment!
Yeah, we can read your mind.
“Owning a farm? Really, ReadOn? If only we had that much money and time!”
Well, we aren’t messing with you. Really! Here are two business models that have been picking up lately.
Rent a Farm
If you have commitment issues, this one's for you.
Rent a small space within a farm and choose what grows there. You can go there when your boss finally gives you the weekend off and enjoy the fun-filled activity of farming or hosting a picnic far away from the hustle and bustle of citylife!
And who will take care of the farm you rented while you’re away?
The farmhands of course!
Giving real estate a whole new makeover, apps like Farmizen allow you to take a piece of agricultural land on rent, that they will oversee and you can enjoy when you are free. Even if you don’t visit, you can get your farm produce delivered at your doorstep once a week. You are literally ‘reaping’ the benefits!
Farmizen also has features like showing you regular videos and alerts of the farming activities. It’s a blend of sustainability and enjoyable holidays.
But, how much of a pinch is it going to be? Here’s a deal we found on Farmizen:
Own a Farm
If you are looking for a long-term commitment where you can make money while you have fun, this one’s for you.
Investing in property is a dream for many. But, skyrocketing prices within the city makes it extremely difficult.
You could think of buying property in the outskirts. But it doesn’t come with the same security and hassle-free approvals. And well, what are you even going to do with a property in the outskirts?
Farming, maybe?
Come on! Living in a city, you don’t even have experience in farming!
Here’s where the concept of managed farmlands comes into play. It solves two important problems in one go: resources and experience.
With managed farmlands, such as WeCommunities and Tamarind Valley Collective, coming into the picture, you can own 1.5 to 2 acres of land or even more, based on your capacity. Using 10% of this space, you can build a beautiful farmhouse for yourself, which, in your absence, can turn into a wonderful Airbnb.
The rest of the land will be managed by the same people who own 40 acres of the surrounding land.
You or your guests don’t need to have experience in farming. Neither are you obliged to devote any time. But, you can always get your hands dirty on the farm and build memories out of the experience. It’s like owning a piece of a sustainable resort where you can go and stay at any time.
You will also have complete access to the produce from the land you own and can resell or use it yourself!
Aren’t you reminded of Farmville already?
But investment in this model is pretty much on the higher side. Owners at Tamarind Valley Collective have paid Rs.37 lakhs each.
These models don’t just give us a green avenue to invest our time and money. They also provide a stable income to farmers. They can focus on their expertise and love for farming, instead of worrying about costs.
These concepts also tackle the ill effects of monocropping. Instead of depleting the soil by growing the same crop again and again, these concepts revive agriculture by opening it up even to city folks.
In this work-from-home era, will these models gain popularity? What are your thoughts?
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