Our first campaign is finished and has been so successful thanks to all who have shared our vision and donated generously!
The campaign has attracted private donors and investors and WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MEET OUR GOAL to plant the first batch of 1000 trees!
THANK YOU ARGAN CO-CREATORS!!!!
Update, Spring 2014:
Interested in becoming part of our project for the next round, our planting of 750 argan trees in April 2014?
The pioneering nature of our work has been recognised as research and we are now working with a recognised non-profit organisation to further research argan varieties suitable for our region. Donations are eligible for tax-deductions.
You can contact us at: arganhanegev@gmail.com for instructions as to how to donate and receive a tax deduction or donate directly on our web site without a deduction: www.arganofthenegev.com
The Argan tree
is a very special tree- it has roots that can reach 70 meters (about 210 feet!) into the earth. One of the oldest trees on this planet, it is called "the tree of life" in its native Morocco. It has very specific cultivation needs that are identical with our conditions here in the town of Mitzpe Ramon in the Negev desert.
Besides being a great ecological boon, this tree has been only recently discovered by the West and the market prices reflect the value of its product: precious argan oil.
For those who dont know about argan oil yet, take a look at this video about one product made from argan oil from Morocco. Although the product is produced in Israel all of their oil is being imported, it is not from Israel (yet).
We look forward with great joy to not only plant this tree here in the Negev desert but also be part of the unfolding of this tree's potential as we discover more uses for the healthful oil and other parts of the tree.
Argan of the Negev
is a pilot project. We have received a parcel of land in the Negev desert outside of the town of Mitzpe Ramon in Israel. This land was used for military training but is being converted to agriculture. A real example of turning swords into plowshares!
Many other families will also be receiving plots to farm here. We hope to prove to both these families and to the government that the best possible use of the land in terms of water usage, ecology and income is argan. We hope to spark an argan industry here that will completely turn around our local economy and make it possible for more and more people to move away from Israel's overpopulated center to the Negev. This is the dream of the prophets, the Vilna Gaon, Ben Gurion and ourselves. It is time!
Argan has been grown as a research crop for over 25 years in Israel successfully but now it is time to test it in our particular climate and soil as a cash crop- only then will it be listed on the government approved list of crops and other families who come after us will receive partial funding aid from the government. This will open the door to a boost here that will lead to opportunity for many.
Sponsor a tree!
When we green the desert we are bringing the Spirit of God to rest on the wasteland. Any person who supports this work shares in the Mitzvah and in the blessing. May we all be blessed!
Participate in the Mitzvah according to your means. You and only you know what your means are. But do participate, as much as you are able!
Please note!!!
You can give any particular amount that you would like by clicking the category that is lower than that amount and then manually writing in the amount that you would like to give, so it is possible to give, say, $25 or $273. The $18 category actually means "$18 and above", etc.
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Our web site has much more interesting things about our project, take a look!!
arganofthenegev.com
Questions?
contact us at: arganhanegev@gmail.com
