1A. HERBALKISAN - ASSOCIATION OF LEADING HERBAL FARMERS
Herbal Kisan is an association formed by leading dairy farmers across the 748 districts of India, as per a survey conducted by the Government of India. We are currently identifying these farmers using the 3i frontier concept. Our farmers not only contribute to the efficiency of resource use but also enhance our repository of local knowledge. In addition, we are developing fresh herbal training programs and providing urban farming advisory services to strengthen the herbal supply chain.
1B. FRESHERBAL - CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN URBAN FARMING
The Fresherbal Centre of Excellence in urban farming serves as a locally feasible demonstration and training centre, specifically designed for a typical urban farm utilizing local frontier technologies. This initiative aims to create an economically viable, globally competitive, and environmentally sustainable model. In addition to offering fresh herbal training, the centre supports the development of the herbal supply chain and provides urban farming advisory services. Currently, centres are operational in Delhi and Ahmedabad.
2A. Workshop on Fresherbal Rooftop Gardening
FresHerbal offers fresh herbal training through a comprehensive rooftop garden setup program, featuring 4 tiers of training levels spanning from 1 week to 1 year. This program covers everything from the basics to advanced automated modules aimed at establishing a robust herbal supply chain for franchisee setup, along with urban farming advisory.
2B. AI FresHerbal BloomBox Monitoring and Advisory Station
A fully automated monitoring and advisory station for urban farming, based on AI and IoT technologies, is being developed to enhance the fresh herbal training initiatives. Research partnerships are currently being established to create effective city-based models that will improve the herbal supply chain.
3A. FresHerbal Garden Club
An innovative concept for fitness and wellness centres, catering to fitness enthusiasts and convalescent patients, as well as garden enthusiasts—both rural and urban city gardeners—will focus on establishing a Herbal Fresh Garden Club. This club will provide fresh herbal training to local community members and enhance the herbal supply chain, while also offering a peaceful space for relaxation and mindfulness. Additionally, it will serve as an urban farming advisory hub for those interested in cultivating their own herbs.
3B. FresHerbal Foods
A disruptor in the herbal supply chain, we provide doorstep delivery of fresh herbs designed for those seeking herbal training. Our offerings include fresh recipes, powdered herbs, and potted herbal planting material. An independent market survey on fresh herbal demands revealed that 60% of respondents are interested in fresh herbs for medicinal and fitness use, highlighting the growing need for urban farming advisory to support this trend.