Learning Together,
Rooted in Salfit.
Practical workshops and simple guides from the Salfit Cooperative — for our members and anyone who wants to learn the skills behind our olive oil, za'atar, honey, dates and soap.
Welcome to the Academy
2:45 • A message from our President, Intisar Mubarak
Our Learning Paths
Three practical tracks that follow what our members actually do, season by season.
Field & Harvest Skills
Hands-on training in the everyday techniques our members use each season, from picking the olive to drying the herb.
- check_circle Hand-Harvesting Olives
- check_circle Wild Za'atar Harvesting & Drying
- check_circle Seasonal Tomato Line Processing
Heritage Preservation
Traditional knowledge passed down through generations — from caring for our oldest olive trees to the handicrafts of Palestinian women.
- history_edu Caring for Ancient Olive Trees
- history_edu Tatreez Embroidery Stitches
- history_edu Traditional Nabulsi Soap-Making
Sustainability Workshops
Practical skills that keep the cooperative healthy year after year — in the field, the kitchen, and the ledger book.
- energy_savings_leaf Food Safety in the Shared Kitchen
- energy_savings_leaf Basic Bookkeeping for Members
- energy_savings_leaf Proper Storage for Oil, Honey & Dates
Academy Course Library
Self-paced modules for members and public learners.
Public Content
The Art of Olive Harvest
Learn traditional hand-picking methods and how to time the harvest so every crate reaches the press at its best.
Enroll NowMember-Only Course
Please log in to your Farmer Portal to access this module for registered members.
Coop Members
Cooperative Operations & Bookkeeping
Training for members on tracking harvest deliveries, shared expenses, and how the cooperative negotiates fair prices with buyers.
New Content
Wild Za'atar & Home Garden Fruit
How to identify and sustainably harvest wild za'atar in the hills around Salfit, plus simple tips for growing pomegranate, fig and other fruit trees at home.
Start LearningResource Center
Download simple printable guides written by our own trainers and staff — no jargon, just what we actually teach in cooperative workshops.
Did you know?
Every guide here comes straight out of a real cooperative workshop, so members can review the steps again at home.
Guide to Hand-Harvesting Olives
PDF • 4.2 MB • Arabic
Traditional Za'atar Drying & Soap-Making Basics
PDF • 1.7 MB • Arabic
Cooperative Membership & Workshop Handbook
PDF • 3 MB • Arabic
Seasonal Planning Sheet
PDF • 5.6 MB • Arabic