Benina Montes

Benina Montes was born and raised on her family’s diversified farm in Northern Merced County in California. She graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 2001 with a degree in agriculture business management. After graduation, she became a partner with her parents, Rosie and Ward Burroughs, in managing Burroughs Family Orchards, a 950-acre almond and olive operation.