About the Producer
Kibbutz Neot Smadar was founded in 1989 by a group of friends drawn to organic farming and communal living. Located in the southern Negev Desert, about 60 kilometers north of Eilat, the kibbutz began as a bold effort to cultivate life in a challenging desert environment.
Over the years, the community has developed a deep understanding of the region’s delicate ecosystem, marked by extreme temperatures and minimal rainfall. Despite the rocky soil, they now farm approximately 400 acres, growing dates, olives, almonds, and a variety of fruit trees.
Beyond its orchards, Neot Smadar is a diverse and active organic farm. The community raises goats for yogurt and cheese, tends a vineyard for wine production, and supports a vibrant group of artists working across many creative disciplines, producing functional and decorative art.