and another harvest season is underway

It seems that the harvest starts earlier each year. By mid-October this year, we had already brought the first load of olives to the press. As of today, we've already picked the Shimlali and Suri olives, and are in the midst of the picking the Barnea. Oh, the Barnea! The trees are just dripping with clusters of purple and red olives. Luckily lots of people have been helping out, both from the kibbutz and from all over the world. A special thanks to Maybelline and Stephen from Singapore, who have been such great workers and so much fun to be with!  And thanks to the other wwoofers and volunteers who have come and gone- Susan, Jonathan, Dina. And  to today's arrival, Max.  As well as all the kibbutzniks, my brothers and sisters,  who come out and help when they can.  And- the oil is so spicy and delicious! We'll begin selling this year's oil in about a month. So get your orders in now.

Gezer olives waiting to get pressed