Our Farms
At Growing Palestine, we’re committed to farmers who invest their expertise and resources to educate others.
Sustainable farming is a method of cultivating and producing food, fiber, or other agricultural products while
minimizing the negative impact on the environment. It aims to conserve natural resources and employ organic farming practices that protect the quality and health of the soil, water, and community. Sustainable farming reduces greenhouse gas emissions through traditional farming methods that have promoted the long-term viability of farming communities for centuries, including the use of heirloom seeds to conserve biodiversity. It supports the well-being of farmers and local communities by resisting the domination of big agribusinesses. Sustainable farming seeks to strike a balance between meeting current agricultural needs and supporting the farming requirements of future generations, thus creating a more environmentally and socially responsible approach to food production.
At Growing Palestine, we’re committed to farmers who invest their expertise and resources to educate others.
Sustainable farming is a method of cultivating and producing food, fiber, or other agricultural products while
minimizing the negative impact on the environment. It aims to conserve natural resources and employ organic farming practices that protect the quality and health of the soil, water, and community. Sustainable farming reduces greenhouse gas emissions through traditional farming methods that have promoted the long-term viability of farming communities for centuries, including the use of heirloom seeds to conserve biodiversity. It supports the well-being of farmers and local communities by resisting the domination of big agribusinesses. Sustainable farming seeks to strike a balance between meeting current agricultural needs and supporting the farming requirements of future generations, thus creating a more environmentally and socially responsible approach to food production.
Al-Bireh
The Al-Bireh farm is a large farm with an abundance of fig, olive and almond trees; it includes an animal farm and produces cheeses and milk products. Farmers teach young people how to plant and educate them about the history of the flora and fauna native to the area; they engage with community members to promote organic farming. The farm has a natural water spring on the property that visitors can hike to. The cheese produced on the farm is coveted in the area and it is difficult to keep up with demand.
Bil'in
The Bil’in farm represents a communal farm style and serves as a co-op for more than two dozen families who eat from the farm year around. They have naturally fed (not sugar-water fed) beehives that deliver delicious honey for market. Young people are brought in to learn about organic and sustenance farming and the challenges to the Palestinian farming community. This farm practices community supported agriculture. It produces organic and seasonal vegetable for small families. It aims to provide healthy and organic food and to support the farmer by connecting the farmer and the consumer together. It also acts as an educational center to train and teach Palestinians about natural farming and managing small-scale organic farms. The focus is on producing rather than consuming and on building a self-sufficient model.
Jericho
The climate of Jericho allows for year-round farming and is home to some of the best dates in the world. The Jericho farm is a family-owned farm that has built a thriving business from marketing the specialty items; it makes a line of pickles and relishes. The farm successfully markets its products outside of Jericho. Meals prepared from the land are offered every day.
Bethlehem
The Bethlehem farm is the largest of the 4 farms and covers 150 acres. It is surround by 5 large settlements and manages to subsist as a completely independent entity using solar power and cisterns for water. The farm offers a host of products including almonds, olives, figs. It also supports a vineyard. Environmentally safe methodologies are applied on this farm. An intricate system of caves has been modified and is used for facilities that serve as sleeping quarters for volunteers. Recycling and upcycling methods as well as compost toilets are used. The farm offers a children’s summer program, an outdoor chapel, and small gift store sells farm products.
Al-Bireh
The Al-Bireh farm is a large farm with an abundance of fig, olive and almond trees; it includes an animal farm and produces cheeses and milk products. Farmers teach young people how to plant and educate them about the history of the flora and fauna native to the area; they engage with community members to promote organic farming. The farm has a natural water spring on the property that visitors can hike to. The cheese produced on the farm is coveted in the area and it is difficult to keep up with demand.
Bil'in
The Bil’in farm represents a communal farm style and serves as a co-op for more than two dozen families who eat from the farm year around. They have naturally fed (not sugar-water fed) beehives that deliver delicious honey for market. Young people are brought in to learn about organic and sustenance farming and the challenges to the Palestinian farming community. This farm practices community supported agriculture. It produces organic and seasonal vegetable for small families. It aims to provide healthy and organic food and to support the farmer by connecting the farmer and the consumer together. It also acts as an educational center to train and teach Palestinians about natural farming and managing small-scale organic farms. The focus is on producing rather than consuming and on building a self-sufficient model.
Jericho
The climate of Jericho allows for year-round farming and is home to some of the best dates in the world. The Jericho farm is a family-owned farm that has built a thriving business from marketing the specialty items; it makes a line of pickles and relishes. The farm successfully markets its products outside of Jericho. Meals prepared from the land are offered every day.
Bethlehem
The Bethlehem farm is the largest of the 4 farms and covers 150 acres. It is surround by 5 large settlements and manages to subsist as a completely independent entity using solar power and cisterns for water. The farm offers a host of products including almonds, olives, figs. It also supports a vineyard. Environmentally safe methodologies are applied on this farm. An intricate system of caves has been modified and is used for facilities that serve as sleeping quarters for volunteers. Recycling and upcycling methods as well as compost toilets are used. The farm offers a children’s summer program, an outdoor chapel, and small gift store sells farm products.
Farm Activities
Farm Activities
Planting
Green farming, organic farming, sustenance farming… all the things we value today, practiced on these farms in Palestine. Drawing on traditional methods and know-how, it ensures a healthy and sustainable tomorrow.
Canning & Pickling
Many of our farms grow organic produce which the farmers use to make hot pepper relishes and brine pickles. Old tradition of pickling and canning techniques result in delightful gourmet-quality products.
Olive Oil
To be among magnificent, ancient olive trees is epic. Our farms grow and harvest olives and press them to extract the rich green olive oil that this land has offered for millennia.
Hot sun and honest work!
Farm Animals
Green farming, organic farming, sustenance farming… all the things we value today. This is real, down to earth farming that ensures a healthy and sustainable tomorrow.
Cheese Making
Ever made homemade cheese? On one of our farms, delicious goat’s milk cheeses are on the menu. From start to finish, farmers make cheese using methods handed down through the generations. The cheese is so delicious, the farm has a hard time keeping up with demand!
Community
If you choose to visit our farms, you may find that living with other volunteers adds an ingredient that makes for a wonderful experience. Freshly picked fruits and vegetables and alfresco dining nourish the body and soul after a hard day’s work.
From the sweat of shared hard work emerges the spirit of a farm community. Enjoy, engage, create meaningful memories, build solid friendships, all while supporting the farming community.
Planting
Green farming, organic farming, sustenance farming… all the things we value today, practiced on these farms in Palestine. Drawing on traditional methods and know-how, it ensures a healthy and sustainable tomorrow.
Canning & Pickling
Many of our farms grow organic produce which the farmers use to make hot pepper relishes and brine pickles. Old tradition of pickling and canning techniques result in delightful gourmet-quality products.
Olive Oil
To be among magnificent, ancient olive trees is epic. Our farms grow and harvest olives and press them to extract the rich green olive oil that this land has offered for millennia. Hot sun and honest work!
Farm Animals
Green farming, organic farming, sustenance farming… all the things we value today. This is real, down to earth farming that ensures a healthy and sustainable tomorrow.
Cheese Making
Ever made homemade cheese? On one of our farms, delicious goat’s milk cheeses are on the menu. From start to finish, farmers make cheese using methods handed down through the generations. The cheese is so delicious, the farm has a hard time keeping up with demand!
Community
If you choose to visit our farms, you may find that living with other volunteers adds an ingredient that makes for a wonderful experience. Freshly picked fruits and vegetables and alfresco dining nourish the body and soul after a hard day’s work.
From the sweat of shared hard work emerges the spirit of a farm community. Enjoy, engage, create meaningful memories, build solid friendships, all while supporting the farming community.