farming

Outside London, British Jewry’s first communal farm in decades takes root

An established stream in the United States, Jewish farming only recently emerged across the pond as a means for engaging youths and young adults.

By Cnaan Liphshiz May 3, 2018 5:35 pm

Israel’s drip irrigation giant sold to Mexican company for $1.5 billion

Mexichem, a global leader in plastic piping and chemicals and petrochemicals, has committed to preserve Netafim’s activity in Israel for 20 years.

August 8, 2017 6:49 am

First Person

On Shavuot, who (or what) will get the first fruits?

By growing and sharing produce, writer Edmon Rodman seeks to embrace the holiday's harvest roots. Unfortunately, a pesky raccoon is interested in the crops, too.

June 6, 2016 3:48 pm

The country’s tastiest chicken will soon be kosher

By Victor Wishna January 17, 2016 10:55 am

Human Rights Watch: Palestinian kids working illegally at settlement farms under hazardous conditions

April 13, 2015 2:04 pm

In Boulder, new JCC marries goats and Judaism

By Uriel Heilman March 16, 2015 5:56 pm

Amid drought, Jewish groups push conservation agenda

By Anthony Weiss October 6, 2014 5:10 pm

Understanding Shmita, Israel’s agricultural Shabbat

By Ben Sales September 9, 2014 2:48 pm

With Israeli tech, Amiran Kenya looks to boost East Africa’s farmers

By Ben Sales February 18, 2014 12:41 pm

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