Liron Grosz carries on his parents' vision of caring for the land and producing the best organic products (Photo Credit: Screenshot from bikurim-israel.org).
The Grosz Family Farm was established in 1993 by Josef and Zipporah Grosz in the Jordan Valley, at a time when organic agriculture was still in its infancy. Driven by a deep passion for the Land of Israel and a commitment to coaxing the finest produce from it, they built their farm from the ground up, starting with half an acre of lemongrass and growing into a thriving operation of more than 40 acres.
Today, the farm is managed by two of their five children, Liron and his sister Limor, who carry forward their parents' vision with the same devotion. The farm sits in a lush valley along the ancient road between Galilee and Jerusalem, in the heart of Northern Samaria. Their specialty is organic herbs, which they cultivate and turn into exceptional spices and teas.
Josef and Zipporah, at home on the farm they built
We were privileged to travel to the farm to meet Liron and Limor. Riding through the fields and hills in his ATV, we were immediately struck by Liron's strong passion for excellence, and love for what he does. We drove through fields of organic lemongrass, oregano, rosemary, and other herbs galore, stopping every few meters as he explained more about a particular plant or farming method. At each stop, he would grab a handful of herbs and give them to us to rub in our hands and smell. Every time, we were greeted with a strong, refreshing aroma. Liron told us how their methods—things like careful watering, no pesticides, and sun-drying—cause their plants to have a far higher oil yield than the average crop elsewhere.
Beautiful sights and smells in the valley
Grosz farm makes every effort to produce the best herbs, while taking care of the Land at the same time. When you enjoy the taste of their spices, you can also savor the hard work and love that went into producing them!