Our Farms
At Growing Palestine, we’re committed to farmers who invest their expertise and resources to educate others.
The farmers we work with provide a unique opportunity for visitors to embed in the land and in what it has to offer: a singular immersion in the real world of farming. This volunteer work is not for the faint of heart, but for those who crave a multilayered experience that requires true grit. Just imagine what we will achieve together!
At Growing Palestine, we’re committed to farmers who invest their expertise and resources to educate others.
The farmers we work with provide a unique opportunity for visitors to embed in the land and in what it has to offer: a singular immersion in the real world of farming. This volunteer work is not for the faint of heart, but for those who crave a multilayered experience that requires true grit. Just imagine what we will achieve together!
Al-Bireh
The Al-Bireh farm is a fully active farm with fig, olive and almond trees abounding. It includes an animal farm and has a line of cheeses and milk products they produce. They actively teach young people how to plant and the history of the flora and fauna native to the area. It is a large farm with a natural water spring on the property that visitors can hike to. The farm brings in community to engage on the merits of organic farming and the evening festivities include food and merriment. The cheese they produce 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 26 families who eat from the farm year around. They have naturally fed (not sugar water fed) bee hives 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 represents community supported agriculture that produces organic and seasonal vegetable for small families. They aim to provide healthy and organic food and to support the farmer by connecting the farmer and the consumer together through this model. They also act 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 Jericho farm is a family owned farm and you’ll often find all the family members working full days. The farm successfully grows produce from which they make a line of pickles and relishes. They successfully market their products outside of Jericho. This farm has built a thriving business from marketing the specialty items. The climate of Jericho allows for year-round farming and is home to some of the best dates in the world. Meals prepared from the land are offered every day.
Bethlehem
The Bethlehem farm is surround by 4 large settlements and manages to subsist as a completely independent entity using solar power and cisterns for water. Their farm offers a host of products including almonds, olives, figs. This farm also supports a vineyard and a small gift store sells their products. Fascinating environmentally safe methodologies are applied on this farm. One will find compost toilets, cave dwellings, a children’s summer program and an outdoor chapel. This is the largest of the 4 farms and covers 150 acres. The intricate system of caves has been modified and is used for facilities that serve as sleeping quarters for those who work on the farm. Recycling and upcycling methods are used throughout the farm.
Al-Bireh
The Al-Bireh farm is a fully active farm with fig, olive and almond trees abounding. It includes an animal farm and has a line of cheeses and milk products they produce. They actively teach young people how to plant and the history of the flora and fauna native to the area. It is a large farm with a natural water spring on the property that visitors can hike to. The farm brings in community to engage on the merits of organic farming and the evening festivities include food and merriment. The cheese they produce 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 26 families who eat from the farm year around. They have naturally fed (not sugar water fed) bee hives 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 represents community supported agriculture that produces organic and seasonal vegetable for small families. They aim to provide healthy and organic food and to support the farmer by connecting the farmer and the consumer together through this model. They also act 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 Jericho farm is a family owned farm and you’ll often find all the family members working full days. The farm successfully grows produce from which they make a line of pickles and relishes. They successfully market their products outside of Jericho. This farm has built a thriving business from marketing the specialty items. The climate of Jericho allows for year-round farming and is home to some of the best dates in the world. Meals prepared from the land are offered every day.
Bethlehem
The Bethlehem farm is surround by 4 large settlements and manages to subsist as a completely independent entity using solar power and cisterns for water. Their farm offers a host of products including almonds, olives, figs. This farm also supports a vineyard and a small gift store sells their products. Fascinating environmentally safe methodologies are applied on this farm. One will find compost toilets, cave dwellings, a children’s summer program and an outdoor chapel. This is the largest of the 4 farms and covers 150 acres. The intricate system of caves has been modified and is used for facilities that serve as sleeping quarters for those who work on the farm. Recycling and upcycling methods are used throughout the farm.
Farm Activities
Farm Activities
Planting
Green farming, organic farming, sustenance farming… all the things we value today right at your fingertips.
This is not easy farming — it is real, down to earth, and ensures a healthy and sustainable tomorrow.
Canning & Pickling
Many of our farms grow organic produce which the farmers use to derive products, such as 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 right at your fingertips.
This is not easy farming — it is real, down to earth, and 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 visitors adds an ingredient that brings it all together 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 simultaneously supporting the farming community.
Planting
Green farming, organic farming, sustenance farming… all the things we value today right at your fingertips.
This is not easy farming — it is real, down to earth, and ensures a healthy and sustainable tomorrow.
Canning & Pickling
Many of our farms grow organic produce which the farmers use to derive products, such as 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 right at your fingertips.
This is not easy farming — it is real, down to earth, and 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 visitors adds an ingredient that brings it all together 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 simultaneously supporting the farming community.