So, sometime early last year, I decided to try something different.
Something outside freelancing.
Something outside writing.
Something outside Tech.
Something outside the traditional work settings!
I decided to venture into Agriculture. Not just Agriculture, but one of the tedious areas of it.
RICE FARMING!
It all started with a thought.
In fact, even when I tried so hard to shove it off, the thoughts of it kept troubling me until I found myself right inside.
Ended up securing a small place (paddy field) somewhere in Bende for it around April last year. So, the process began.
That singular thought was what later begat the vision, Kitchy Farms Enterprise!
Kitchy is coined from the word ‘Kitchen’, and then Farm.
The concept is simple;
“Bridging the gap between the FARM and the KITCHEN”.
The whole process started from clearing the paddy field to tilling the ground, growing the nursery for a few weeks, and then, transplanting the nursery into the field.
I no go lie, it wasn’t an easy adventure. I hear am!
When I’m not at the office in Bende within the week, or have meetings and functions with my boss, the mayor during the weekends, I’m at the farm working and supervising.
In fact, most of my posts here last year, I had to write and publish them right inside the swampy waters. My phone nearly fell inside the water one day. 😅😂
Shaa, to cut the whole story short, our first ever harvest was done last month. December to be precise. And are now ready for the final process. Milling!
Of course, I wouldn’t call this first harvest a very bumper one. It was rather an experiment. An experience.
It was the start of something beautiful. And, I’m most grateful to God for the strength and courage.
One of the visions is to contribute our own quota to the rice processing capacity in Nigeria, especially in our region, the southeast
Baby steps they call it. In this particular field, we’re still in our early stage. So, all we’ll be needing and asking is your kind words and prayers. 🙏
This year? Let’s see how it goes. We might go even more deeper and bigger, God’s willing.
PS: Even though it might seem long, I tried to make this post as short and summarized as possible. So, subsequently, I’ll keep updating us as we progress.
PSS: Just a few people knew about this journey since last and also played a vital on it. I’ll be calling them out to say thank them in my subsequent posts.
Ndewo nú.
– Okezie, Princewill Chimezie
