Yoad’s Vineyard Dreams

I’m a reservist and vineyard owner from the Negev. For 3.5 months, I served in active reserve duty, leaving my vineyard unattended. This loan will help me purchase equipment and bring my vineyard to full operation.

Micro lending, Macro Impact

My vineyard supplies high-quality grapes to local wineries, aiming to boost wine-growing in the Negev. Cultivating in the desert presents unique challenges, but I believe in the region’s potential. The war and my extended reserve duty delayed key stages of the vineyard’s development. This loan will help me buy seedlings and equipment to recover and rebuild after months of setbacks.

My business - My spark

Growing up in the South Hebron Hills, agriculture has always been close to my heart. I finally started my own vineyard in the Negev, not just as a business but as a way to connect young people, like soldiers and pre-military students, to the land. With your support, I can continue this mission and ensure the vineyard thrives, becoming a source of pride for the region.

A few more words

I’m Yoad Aharon, 35, married with two young boys. We recently moved to the Negev to follow my passion for farming. The war disrupted my plans, but my dedication to this land remains strong. This loan will help me overcome setbacks and continue building the vineyard, contributing to the future of wine-making in the Negev.