About The Fellowship
As a part of the fellowship, we selected a cohort of three writer-researchers and three audio-visual storytellers from three distinct geographies in India—the hilly terrain of Meghalaya, the coastline of Tamil Nadu, and…
The Woman Farmer Project
The Woman Farmer Project seeks to build a practical model for collaborative storytelling that centers communities, accountability, and long-term relationships. Explore our intent behind the project, the collaborative relationships that shaped it, and the engagements and impact we’ve had so far.
Meet Our Knowledge Partners
Collaborative relationships are at the heart of the Woman Farmer Project. Meet the partners who helped support the fellowship, shape priorities, and ensure contextual accuracy in our storytelling.
Meet the Fellows
Meet our cohort of six fellows—three writer-researchers and three audio-visual storytellers—who spent May to August 2026 reporting on the experiences, labour, and knowledge of woman farmers from Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, an…
About the Woman Farmer Project
The Woman Farmer Project, stewarded by The Locavore with support from the Doc Society Climate Story Kitchen, is a multimedia storytelling and public-engagement initiative that documents and amplifies the lived experience…
The Future of Seed-Keeping in Meghalaya
Highlighting the key role of women farmers in seed conservation in the face of the climate crisis, this Beyond the Plate session discussed how local communities are coming together in Meghalaya to preserve traditional kn…
How We Trained Our Storytelling Fellows
In preparation for the storytellers’ time on the ground, working with communities, The Locavore hosted five experts across different fields with diverse experiences and skills.