Sri Natabar Sarangi is a revered organic farmer in Odisha, also known for his contributions beyond the boundaries of the State. A lifetime Teacher, Natabar Sarangi returned to organic agriculture after experiencing its horrible effects. He started with no indigenous rice seeds in hand a couple of decades ago. But when observed his 86th birthday in 2019, he was already cultivating 750 varieties of indigenous paddy seeds organically. Natabar Sarangi is also a writer, a columnist, a guide and a friend of the poor peasantry. He sincerely believes that only ecological farming having no dependence on market forces can ensure a sustainable future for everyone