The third period in the history of Moshav Mishmeret began in the early 1960's with the integration of second-generation members from Herut and other nearby moshavim.
During this time, the individual farmsteads expanded significantly. New avocado orchards were planted, vegetable plots increased, and additional production quotas were introduced - for turkeys, broilers, flowers, and more. Particularly after the Six-Day War (1967), economic conditions improved steadily, and many residents felt they had finally reached a period of stability and prosperity, a sentiment that lasted until 1977.
However, following the political shift in government and the onset of soaring inflation coupled with the introduction of index-linked interest rates, the situation worsened. Many members who had taken development loans fell into significant debt. The rising taxes and inflationary interest rates exacerbated the crisis. Some of the older members, no longer seeing a future in agriculture due to aging, chose to sell their farms and relocate to the city. These holdings were gradually purchased by younger families, slowly altering the character and demographics of the village.
Source: Gush Tel Mond Documentation Archive, Yitzhak Woller, “Forty Years of Mishmeret,” Mishmeret File, Document No. 10.
Rucha Rosenberg, chairperson of the Mishmeret local council in the late 1990's, described the state of the moshav as follows:
“Mishmeret consists of 76 agricultural farms and 2 auxiliary holdings, and is home to 108 families. Around 28 residents work directly in agriculture, while the rest are employed in external occupations, although some continue to maintain agricultural operations alongside their jobs. All moshav members are economically independent, though the cooperative association still provides essential services.”
In recent years, the moshav has undergone significant population turnover. There is now extensive community activity for both seniors and youth. Mishmeret has initiated a residential expansion project - “the sons’ neighborhood” - with the goal of doubling the number of households. As part of this initiative, upgrades to existing infrastructure and homes within the moshav are also being planned.