Regenerative Agriculture Podcast

Benina Burroughs began farming almonds with her father in 2002. Now, as CEO and co-owner of Burroughs Family Farms, she has innovated ecological practices in nut growing. She transitioned the entire farm to organic 2015 and has received dual regenerative certifications from the Regenerative Organic Alliance and Regenified. Benina has led efforts to diversify operations, adding organic olives, walnuts, and pasture-raised poultry, and continues to advance sustainable practices. Burroughs Family Farms is located in California’s Merced County, and has been family-operated since 1906, evolving from dairy to a diverse organic operation. Benina’s parents, Ward and Rose Marie Burroughs, introduced organic methods, rotational grazing, and biodiversity initiatives, laying the groundwork for the farm’s sustainable tfransformation and inspiring Benina to continue the legacy of innovation and stewardship. In this episode, Benina and John discuss: The Burroughs family shifting from dairy to organic almond and walnut fa