Krack- a- Dawna: How a young couple pioneered natural farming in Mysuru

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In the year 1985, long before organic farming crept into the mainstream vocabulary, Long before sustainable living became a fashion, the young couple, Julie and Vivek decided to tap out of their city life, pack their bags and leave for Heggadadevankote, a remote village 50km from Mysuru. They wanted to create their own little world.
This is how Krack- a- Dawna was born.
Today, after 37 years and countless losses and adventures, they have a farm that is spread over an area of 35 acres. They produce almost everything they need for their daily life - Paddy, millets, oilseeds, eggs, spices, sugarcane, and vegetables just to name a few. Juli and Vivek have two sons, a daughter, and a daughter-in-law. They also have three dogs, two cats,15 cattle, 20 goats, over 60 chickens and a cacophony of wild birds for company. Julie and Vivek didn't just want to create a farm, they wanted to create a free-thinking community. They involved the local community on the farm and homeschooled their children and were the first to start a farmers’ market in Mysore.
Today Vivek and Julie are involved in helping mitigate rural problems through activism and policy. The couple is trying to help the community farm responsibly and has opened the farm to students who are eager to learn. Vivek and Julie can only smile when they look back and reminisce about the wonderful adventure they embarked upon.

[@deeshan9844]

When she said "There was a breakdown in society. We decided if we didn't leave Delhi at that point, we probably would get sucked into the system", that resonated so much with me! We are experiencing the same in the USA (and probably all over the world). Society is breaking down, and many of us are stuck on this hamster wheel of working in meaningless jobs, losing touch with our natural world, contributing little good to the future. I hope one day I can be as brave as them.

[@LovepreetSingh-yk8zs]

Good luck to you friend

[@samprithapg3165]

And that is today 😊

[@divyapari9164]

you forgot to add 'and losing our wellbeing and health' in the process of making it in the rat race

[@durgaprasadala]

Your words are apt, well said.

[@bendover-bz4bc]

Its all bullshit. These guys are rich and that's why they are able to afford such things. You may blame system all you want but the system is only thing which is providing you money , hospitals , medicine , entertainment , your favourite food at your doorstep. These are just people with midlife crisis

[@ragingbeast]

I just left my psu job 2 years back and puchased a small 2 acre agricultural plot near my hone. I am doing a little work in pollutry and fishery. Though the income is less, but i am kind of happy now. There are lots of chores in a farm, i enjoy doing them. I have planted some 22 fruit plants, i enjoy watching them grow, i enjoy feeding my fishes in the pond and watching them fishes by standing still. I enjoy feeding my roosters and four goats and watching them run and jump bonkers in fun. I enjoy the company of my three featherbrained dogs who always create new tasks for me by chewing pipes, running among the vegetable beds. I enjoy watching my chickengrow in the sheds, and take care that they do not face any problem and stress. Though sometimes financial matters come to my mind and i think about my 2 year old baby(may be he will blame me for not getting him a new bike or something else because of financial restrictions), as my income has been kind of halved but still i will always prefer this life over my past life.

[@theaspirants41]

This is kind of life I want to live

[@tanujkakran8927]

Everybody wants one but no-one dares

[@shunyabinduinteriors]

Start immediately on the path 💯👍

[@saikatsen8037]

Everybody wants but not enough money to start one

[@MrSatadal]

It's not easy life as you see in this video.

[@mahem8759]

@@saikatsen8037 u need guts. U need strong desire... U need commitment. U need dedication... U need strong will... U need an idea... U need just 1 lakh for start small.. now days so many banks are offering wonderful loan schemes... Use it... Don't find reasons... PS: still if u find any reason to reply to this message u are well come...

[@CricketGravity]

They are not living alone, their 37 yrs journey which is still going, has dogs, cats, cows, chicken and many other animals who depends on them & their farming. When everyone was busy in cities to compete with each other, these 2 were living the life which everyones dreams to live

[@pankajchandrasekaran1305]

It is the other way round. Humans are dependent. 🙂 We are dependent on dogs and cats who guards and protect us from dangers. Cows and chickens grow by itself in a place like this. Feeding is not necessary. And makes the soil fertile day by day. We just have to live around these creatures in a Nature surrounded place. # Sustainable Living

[@tradebuzzscalptradinglive7296]

Well said!

[@rajeshexpowtr]

They r giving jobs to many

[@marcopolo2668]

These guys have done something 35 years ago which I wish to do for the latter part of my life. Inspiring.

[@shivendrapandey8504]

Really great video. Can you also provide subtitles in Hindi and other languages. Videos like these should reach larger population.

[@doncorleone3901]

See, he is a coorgi/kodava. They have been cultivating forested lands for coffee, pepper etc for centuries. They are extremely brave and hard working people who have lived their lives in nature for generations. You might think he one fine day left the city and started farming but no, it's in their very genes. Do not try to emulate them without first understanding what this life is all about. It all looks sexy from the outside but the reality is very daunting and exhausting. I know because my parents still farm on a pretty large agriculture land and i know how hard it is and how unforgiving it is. It is best to first experience this life for a year maybe by leasing out a farmland or something.

[@hotxingo]

It's never. too late to start. I have started at the ripe age of 58, though at the beginning stage.

[@Morefuninpinas]

It has to one’s passion for farming and i think i have it, this is my dream retirement if God lets me live longer, I have been growing in my little backyard area for a decade and i love it, not only growing little portions of our food but helping earth by recycling our compostable wastes in our tiny “farm”

[@janicedias_sowgrowanddiy]

I want to too but the prices of land Will be head blowing

[@kewalbhat9728]

This is a textbook example of sustainable lifestyle - doing their bit to leave a much better planet to live for their future generations! Much inspiring indeed ! 🌻

[@amazingdude9042]

yeahh. people with tons of money have hobbies like this and then pay media to make videos about them.

[@purandharkubanooraya493]

Agree completely with you..I have done this 13 years back.. today I am a farmer.. it was so refreshing to know about a great couple who were gutsy to drive their dream and successful in doing so..

[@praveenkumarce]

I still remember this couple came on a Kannada news channel 15 years ago. As college going boy I was astonished to see an Italian woman speaking Kannada fluently. I watch this couple once in a five years in a random KZbin video and appreciate how well they are aging.

[@ronalddmello9321]

Hats off to Vivek and Julie not just to build this eco system but to leave behind the inheritance for their future generations.. Great work both of you...

[@amazingdude9042]

yeahh. people with tons of money have hobbies like this and then pay media to make videos about them.

[@irenerodriguez9255]

@@amazingdude9042 Yeeeaaaah, while many people with same or even more money has other hobbies and vices much more destructives. Praise them and try to insult this beautiful people! Good for you and everyone!

[@generalknowledge4all]

What they have done is praiseworthhy. But this is the way the tribals lived. But they didn't have the bank balance. Do praise such people too

[@pareshpawar3647]

This is the life I wish to live with my life partner. In the midst of nature, cultivating growing crops and fruits, and speak with nature.

[@RoamingDoctors]

U need big amount of land to sustain... We hv some in Pune.. but my father isn't giving permission to me to build a house in our Village...😢

[@honeybadger8942]

@@RoamingDoctors If you're an adult, find a job, save every rupee, buy a cheap piece of land, build a small house and grow fruit and vegetables. By not depending on your father and standing on your own feet, you will earn his respects. Don't bother with inheritances. Be wise.Make your own decisions and you will succeed in life. I see no mother or father in this story, only husband and wife.

[@sabiralam2277]

This is the life i wish to live

[@sanjeevkumarms1786]

These people reminded me the legendary ಕನ್ನಡ writer K P poorna chandra thejaswi... Inspiring... 🙌

[@tradebuzzscalptradinglive7296]

It was an era without the internet or open economy. Unlike today, there wasn't money in every profession. In such circumstances, people generally stuck to tried and tested means of generating livelihood. To have chosen such a unique life even in that era, despite being educated, would have certainly bestowed cult and celeb status to this couple, had it been today! Much appreciation, respect and my salute to both of you!

[@galaxydmello2570]

Deeply touched by your efforts to connect with nature and mother Earth. Hand grown food, a glass of wine, a partner to share your thoughts and a sky to gaze.Thats all in needed to live a peaceful life. 🙏

[@sb2487]

Single?

[@GaneshVIyer]

Cariappa.. the name reminds us of the glory of Field Marshal General KM Cariappa.. I bet that this battle (to be self-sustainable in a world where everyone is out to eat the other up!) would have been as intense and daunting as any other on a 'real' battlefield! Kudos to you both.. courage of conviction in action! Best wishes from Mumbai.

[@parthsaxena4309]

They really are from that lineage though

[@randomgoodvideos1569]

I remember him.

[@rajeshexpowtr]

Koorgis warrior breed

[@smithasureshholisticnutrit6287]

So happy to see this Juli and Vivek!

[@amazon1994]

They live one of the best Life in the world .Thanks for everyone who presented this video on KZbin. Thanks.

[@goodsamaritan9472]

This is something I am so passionate about and thanks to Vivek &;Juli, they are my inspiration - the best role model.

[@laheart1957]

Today I see so many stories of highly successful professionals get into farming. That this couple got into organic farming 35 years back shows their is really laudable. For someone that did not have an agriculture background, it’s so inspiring!!!

[@daintellekt]

A life well lived ! Both look extremely healthy as well, an added advantage in living with nature & doing hard work.

[@jaiyadav5256]

Thanx D2E for these unheard stories as these give us insights that how small changes create a huge impact especially for nature...

[@D2E]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pankajmehrotra7623]

@@D2E Thank you

[@samkim3735]

Yep

[@baalah7]

*Blessed* 🙌🏽 *They have sown the right seeds* 🌱

[@ravikumarkodagali3840]

Vivek sitting style shows d simplicity of farming life...means the true nature of farmer...rather than any metropolitan showcase... It shows d natural growth of life. Truely inspiring.

[@sahilchobhe6508]

This the real empowerment, no brag just done the work straight way🙏🏻

[@adyar78]

This family are the true guardians of mother earth. My great respects to you. Thank you for inspiring us.🙏

[@ramakrishnannagarajan2100]

Hats off to their perseverance! What a paradise this place has become!!

[@acharyuludln306]

When we teach our children about determination and it’s magic , I think these couple are the best example.

[@archanapaul483]

What an ideal farmer couple. Wish there were government programs in India to equip or encourage farmers to live this kind of life. This educated couple were willing to learn from the natives and able to give their children the right kind of schooling required for living and life skills and choices in their careers. This is real living.

[@sweetbird6235]

Wonderful organic journey..they r really blessed....motivating younger generation

[@namit7314]

An example to look upto. Thank you DTE team for this.

[@JammuMeriJaan]

Wow. Hàts off to both of you and to Down to Earth for covering such stories. But the irony is that most of us think that this thing belongs to the un-educated section of the society.

[@geethagopalan]

Hats off to Vivek and Julian. Hard work and listening to your inner voice to make a change is also commendable

[@fionavaz3191]

I think this video is incredibly inspiring and thanks to DTE for sharing these. However, I do have several questions after watching the video. How do city dwellers who seemingly have no connection to a land, get access to such huge acres (the land as mentioned belonged to tribals back then- how was this land with ancient ownership made available to people from Delhi)? Who are the farm hands here- local people or the erstwhile tribal people? How do the couple (or family) ensure that generational poverty or inequality get addressed through their moving there? Or do they just bring their inequalities from cities to villages or indigenous lands?

[@chinmoychakrabarty1027]

The smile in their face says everything...they are so happy

[@jaiganeshramdoss1875]

Honestly, this brought tears to my eyes. Good one. Hope all of us can take a leaf out of your books!

[@trevorjohn9834]

Most times when I watch such videos I ask myself wtf are you doing and wasting such precious time left. Saalaa how to get unstuck from this crazy routine and enjoy such a life. Yes it took them 37 years but today you guys looked so happy and content. Sending lots of love and best wishes from sunny Dubai

[@alvegutt42]

this makes me emotional. i want to live like this, and one day look back at my life as well

[@iloveuall007]

We all dream of such a life but very few us want to build it like these two!

[@stankssmile5865]

100 years ago people were some how convinced with the struggle of farm life to get inside little matchboxes of industrialisation and capitalist economy

[@MuhammadKhalid-ds9wj]

That’s exactly how one should decide to live out one’s life. Full of admirations and thumbs-up for the two of you.

[@RahulPatel-so8wj]

Watching this video made me feel like heaven.....

[@craigfield9447]

Just Beautiful. What a legacy you are creating for your family and community.

[@MrPaops]

This is inspiring. Those familiar with kannada literature, Vivek's looks & lifestyle are similar to late shri Poornachandra Tejaswi

[@tumucharan]

It is my dream to live such a life ♥️....love you guys..keep rocking and keep inspiring

[@lb8101]

wonderful, happy for these guys and I appreciate their hard work for the welfare of the healthy community. Not many can drive on the roads and succeed.

[@Gir-Mart]

Bought a small 10 acre land near the city where i am living right now, thinking to move soon and enjoy my rest of the life with my remote job (i am 27 now)

[@jpm5798]

Beautiful attitude towards your lives and the environment. It is nice to see that some Indian people care about saving the planet!!

[@DineshSharma-nc8zy]

Lovely hats off to Vivek and Julie, you both have set an example for everyone to take up this challenge to lead a happy harmonious life. God bless you all. With lots of love and Regards.

[@nasafsait3874]

Two Humble Souls,,,,🙏Most luckiest people in the World 👍,Live Happily Forever

[@SuperAdobeFlash]

Takes great courage and will power to do what they've done. Wish them all the best.

[@tapasya9709]

All respects to this fabulous family

[@anandmarandi5370]

Really its impressive. In jharkhand we are also doing natural farming. Now a days farmers are practicing chemical farming and it is very expensive. That is why we must do natural farming.

[@kamranmuhammad7899]

Inspiring... i am following them... though I am 60 but it is never too late... 👍 God bless you guys

[@thegreenstay]

Thanks for bringing this incredible story. Hats off to these folks who started this 35 years ago; Their commitment to organic farming and sustainable living is a true inspiration to us all. Their hard work, dedication, and vision have created a beautiful and thriving farm that serves as a shining example of what is possible when we work with the land and respect the environment. Their dedication and hard work have undoubtedly paid off, resulting in an incredibly productive and diverse farm. The couple's deep understanding of the land, the seasons, and the environment is evident in the quality of their produce, which is not only fresh and healthy but also rich in flavor and nutrition.

[@priya-jeevithaaram9045]

Same here....since ever as a child have been dreaming of this kind of life...now reaching retiring age, hope to start this kind of healthy lifestyle, even at a small manageable scale.Thanks so much for this lovely couple for their inspiring story...A great lesson for all the folks who look for a breakthrough.... All the very best for them....🙏❤️🌄

[@allwinrajeshpaul]

Inspiring, building similar. Liked the wording “it’s community”

[@clemthai]

Two very beautiful beings. What a beautiful life they worked for !

[@kittywhite1924]

Came across this farm by accident, so Happy I did, watch your videos repeatedly Enjoy the life style, connection to Mother Earth and your personal story. Love the name Krack A Dawna, unique and beautiful, Keep on posting, all the best.

[@vp9239]

So motivating....Happy and Kind souls!!!

[@avinashpoojary7897]

Precious natural life 💚

[@Jaypkay78]

I think this is the best video I’ve ever seen on KZbin…. All the best for your future.

[@aatmaja3]

Many of us want such life but never had courage to pursue, glad they took right decision :)

[@dogoqi101]

Wonderful amazing God bless you all i wish billions get inspired from you and live sustainable life and help your soul nature and mother earth to prosper.

[@puspitadas4917]

Lovely, Marvelous... Salute to the couple

[@sureshchiatar9641]

Excellent work, respect the land and it will nurture you.

[@chanjuchanju2519]

Blessed by seeing it!! Celebration mode of life

[@KMK0044]

Truly inspiring!!

[@desipadhatti1762]

Lucky are these people who are staying so close to nature

[@judyhunt8360]

Hello you two. Long time no see. Wonderful work you have done . Miss your products you used to bring to the Green Market. In fact once you stopped coming the market slowly started to dwindle and finally stopped. So many organic shops now.

[@saritachhikara7648]

Commendable work and unbelievable magical journey 👏👏 hats off to both of you ma'am

[@vikrantrajput8211]

Amazing family and beautiful documentary 😍😍

[@legalservices5920]

When i c u both feel very happy.how blessed you both are to be live like this.

[@rahulrao5349]

Thanks a lot for making this video. It is inspiring!!

[@Savetheworldfirebidennow]

Beautiful story beautiful family. Thank you

[@sarangabora5252]

What a wonderful world they created, hats off to their hardwork and perseverance. It sure looks amazing now but it probably required a lot of patience and hard work.

[@abhishekpratapsingh1363]

Simply Incredible... Arguably the only correct way of living. Wish to experience and learn this from you guys....

[@kumaravelansubramani5062]

Amazing, unbelievable achievement. A sacrifice very few would venture into. An good example of practising what you preach. Everyone, in particular youth can emulate anytime in life. God bless you both with good health

[@inar684]

Great people. Inspiring. Hope I could find a window out of Delhi into a more serene place.

[@rabida6309456]

awesome! the joy of seeing this video is beyond description.

[@spat2024]

It's a great life you both are living..... Kudos to you

[@SumanSingh-im3kn]

Very inspiring... Hats off to them.. They are living...many peoples dream..👏👏👏💐

[@RS-qx6oy]

Truly inspiring journey 🙏❤️🌹👏👌

[@amrita7]

This is inspiring!!! As you said, A little hope for the world!❤

[@roopa4950]

Thanks for bringing beautiful & inspiring life story.

[@sayanbhattacharyya6718]

I just fell in love with their story

[@sellertaskonlinebusinessse5534]

Here, rather than the grievances of the farmers, there is a situation where many people are advertising the sudden farmers who want to buy land like this. I don't insult them I just love what they do. But people should show respect to real farmers.

[@breathlessMay]

Truly inspiring, and calming.

[@smilewithnature820]

Intelligent humans....very smart and brave humble responsible....

[@shubhamvirkar3051]

Qyou are the such a great people and inspiration for the so many people who settled in India but wanted to settle in village lots of love and best of luck for future

[@RLWason]

Feeling inspired, Thanks 🙏

[@youthsava]

Be honest....all of us want this type of life, but how many of us have the courage to venture in to it?

[@komaladvani2568]

Simplicity is beautiful

[@rn8697]

Beautiful...God Bless them and all....

[@VikramC]

Such a wonderful way to live life

[@muktashukla1806]

Always waiting for down to earth video,plz make part 2 for more details.

[@hemanginijain1436]

Kudoos to the couple for the courage 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@remanair4716]

Really great to know how well life can be lived

[@pranjalisharma8429]

I mean it's inspiring on some another level to see so many people having the feeling to move back and live such a sustainable life . For the better part of my future I would want the same , not to this extent but I hope some part of it. Touchwood.

[@ravilomar]

Woow.. to believe it and do it its like dream come true its great example and inspiration.

[@ananth725]

Very inspiring! Lovely watch.

[@varunparkash9007]

"We had each other and a open mind" ---> How many out there are so blissed out in their relationships anymore?

[@maestrogunda6831]

What an inspiration! Thank you!

[@uttaraganesh2041]

One needs soooo much if guts to lead such a life...different from the whole world, on our own terms...Pray to Bhagwat that they are happy always. 😊