Event Report – 2020 – National Farmathon

POST SHOW REPORT 2020

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National Farmathon is India's pioneering event promoting natural farming and collaboration among supporters.

National Farmathon 2020

Overview

The 3rd National Farmathon 2020 marked a remarkable milestone in India's natural farming movement. As the nation's largest virtual celebration of sustainable agriculture, the event provided a vibrant platform for collaboration among India's most innovative natural farming practitioners, consumers, impact investors, entrepreneurs, and civil society organizations. The event championed the spirit of farming, celebrated farmer success stories, and highlighted agriculture's transformative role in building a healthy economy and society.

Vision & Purpose

National Farmathon aims to:

Recognize the invaluable contributions of farmers to the Indian economy and society.
Create national awareness of natural farming practices and their positive impact on health and the environment.
Bridge the gap between farmers and consumers by fostering a collaborative ecosystem.
Promote farmers as key stakeholders in India's economic development.

Event Theme: 3D Approach

1 Decentralization

Decentralization of the Food Ecosystem to empower local communities and create resilient agricultural networks.

2 Digitization

Digitization of Farmers to bridge the technological gap and enhance access to markets, information, and resources.

3 Demonstration

Demonstration of Best Farming Practices to share knowledge and inspire adoption of sustainable agricultural methods.

This 3D framework reflects the event's commitment to empowering farmers through innovation, technology, and sustainability.

Key Highlights

Meet the Masters

Learn directly from India's top natural farming practitioners and their success journeys.

Global Insights

Hear from successful entrepreneurs across 50+ countries who turned ideas into billion-dollar enterprises.

Impact Investing

Gain access to 250+ curated agri-startups seeking investors to scale up sustainable solutions.

Awards & Recognition

64 prestigious award categories to honor excellence across the farming community.

NGO Branding

Guidance and opportunities for NGOs to build brand presence and attract meaningful sponsorships.

Support for Nation Building

Citizen Engagement: Stories of everyday citizens making remarkable contributions to rural development.
Volunteerism: Over 700 dedicated volunteers supported the event's seamless execution.
Ambassador Network: A powerful community of over 10,000 GIVE Ambassadors advocating for sustainable change.

Investor's Corner

National Farmathon 2020 highlighted impact investing as a means to support farmers while ensuring financial returns. Investors were encouraged to:

Support ventures that provide measurable social and environmental returns.
Collaborate with innovative startups and sustainable businesses.
Grow their portfolios while contributing to rural prosperity and ecological balance.

Join the Movement

Celebrate India's unsung heroes — our farmers. Join hands with a nationwide network of changemakers, build partnerships, invest in rural innovation, and support a movement that is transforming India from the grassroots.

Let's unite as Friends of Farmers and be a part of this extraordinary journey towards a sustainable and inclusive future.

Estah supports 1,200 farmers across 5 South Indian states, expanding to 12 cities next year and targeting 40,000 farmers by 2022. Inaugurated in Bangalore in June 2019, the event focuses on sustainable farming, food security, and community integration efforts.