Million of Jews have returned to their ancient homeland and have developed sophisticated farming techniques and extensive reforestation programs to convert the parched desert into productive farmland. More than 200 million trees have been planted in Israel since 1900, according to the Jewish National Fund. Although the restoration continues, Israel is able to export food to many countries. I will give all these things as an inheritance to the remnant of this people. After centuries of being desolate, Israel's land is again fruitful.
Food is one of modern Israel's most important exports.
Millions of trees have been planted and a vast network of irrigation canals have been built during the past 200 years by Jews who have returned to their ancient homeland from countries around the world. Be not afraid, O wild animals, for the open pastures are becoming green. During Micah's lifetime about 2700 years ago, the Assyrians were destroying the northern kingdom of Israel. The Jews began returning to Israel during the late 1800s from countries throughout the world. In 1948, the Jews reclaimed independence for Israel.