It was formed in 1952 as a result of an ideological split in kibbutz Ein Harod (founded 1921), with Mapam-supporting members forming Ein Harod (Meuhad) and Mapai-supporting members breaking away to create Ein Harod (Ihud), which joined the Mapai-affiliated Ihud HaKvutzot veHaKibbutzim.

Recycling bins have been installed for sorting waste and an ecological garden is being planted based on a model developed by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Technion.

The kibbutz is switching to environmentally friendly detergents and has distributed a list of products not tested on animals.

Energy consumption is being cut by using energy-saving bulbs and air conditioners, and installing electricity meters in homes and public buildings.

The Ministry of Agriculture has approved funding for research on energy efficiency in milk cooling.