Chef JD and Charlie Baba’s journey commenced amidst the serene landscapes of Kathmandu back in 2012, where their shared passion for organic farming ignited a profound vision. With silent determination, he planted a seed of collaboration, culminating in the inception of a farm project. Nestled in the fertile lands of Panauti, upon the hallowed grounds of his Guru, he embarked on a venture imbued with reverence for tradition and a commitment to organic principles.
His endeavor began with the establishment of a cow farm, meticulously adhering to time-honored methods of herd care and product cultivation. Concurrently, he nurtured fruit trees, envisaging them not merely as arboreal entities but as progenitors of a sustainable legacy. However, the journey was not bereft of setbacks; the initial setback of the cow farm’s failure served as a crucible of learning and evolution.
Five years elapsed, marked by the toil of Charlie Baba, whose dedication was etched into the very soil he tended. A metamorphosis occurred within him – a transformation from a novice, a foreigner unversed in the ways of agriculture, to a steward of the land, learning through the language of body, mind, and soul. Undeterred by the challenges, he labored tirelessly, laying the foundation for an ecological farming enterprise, a bastion of sustainability amidst the Himalayan expanse.
In the eyes of the humble Nepali populace, Charlie Baba emerged as an enigmatic figure, a stranger turned benefactor, whose industrious endeavors with cow and tree spoke volumes of his altruistic intent. Yet, amidst the economic turbulence wrought by the pandemic, a silver lining emerged – a surge of earnest business inquiries, a testament to the resilience of his vision and the burgeoning recognition of his ecological ethos.
Thus, amidst adversity and triumph alike, Chef Jade and Charlie Baba’s odyssey continues, propelled by the unwavering belief in the transformative power of ecological farming, heralding a brighter future for himself and the Himalayan community he serves.