Farming

Between April 2022 and April 2023, Edete pollinated 500 acres of pistachios in Bakersfield, Calif., for one of the largest growers in the US.

The Hamas attacks have cost Israel’s farming communities around $500 million in lost income.

Within only a few days, Brothers in Arms were able to send hundreds of volunteers every day to some 60 farms, renaming the project Brothers in Farms.

That problem is afflicting farmers all over Israel, not just those in the war zones.

Nearly all farmers (86%) expect a loss of income. While the national average is estimated at around 35%, the average loss is estimated at 69% in the Gaza area. 

Members of Knesset from all over the political spectrum came together to highlight the importance of volunteers coming to save Israel’s agriculture sector.

As the Israel-Hamas war drags on, Israel’s farming industry is struggling, particularly regarding crop production.

The national mission chapter vows to be there for those people directly affected by Hamas's October 7th attacks for as long as they are needed.

Participating students are eligible to receive up to NIS 10,000 in exchange for 160 volunteer hours.

Around 80 members of the US-based Jewish mothers' group, Momentum, answered the call to save Israel's harvest.