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Vegetables are the essential commodity which is being purchased by every individual. People purchase and consume vegetables as vegetables provide nutrition which are also essential for the good health. This study has focused on the opportunities in open farm cultivation for Abhinav farmers   club of seasonal vegetables in Songaav village in Pune district. The study is exploratory in nature and collected the data from 88 respondents through convenience sampling method. Study resulted that AFC providing bridge for conducting money from urban area to villages and simultaneously generating employment in village areas.

Keywords

Abhinav Farm Club, Seasonal vegetables, Songaav village, forming, cultivation.

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