Salfeet- From Agricultural Heaven to Industrial Ghetto
Salfit comes from Canaanite words meaning “box of grapes” a testament to the grape vines that can still be found throughout the region.3 Eighty percent of the governorate is agricultural land resulting in a heavy reliance on agriculture and Salfit is the top producer of olive oil in Palestine, producing 1500 tons a year.4 Other regional produce includes delicious grapes, figs, citrus fruits, and apples. Outside of agriculture, the region is also a major producer of stones and marble used in construction.