Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
At Burroughs Family Orchards, a 1,200-acre almond farm in Denair, Calif., regenerative agriculture is a priority. That's why Benina Montes keeps their orchard floors covered with vegetation throughout as much of the year as possible. Recently, they began grazing sheep among their almond trees to help manage vegetation and provide even more soil health benefits.
This video is part of a larger series highlighting the ecological weed management practices used on farms across the country: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWlltQ6Oy0zrAiZ1e5bY74A48GTAuOJdC
Learn more about the ecological approach to weed management with the SARE book Manage Weeds on Your Farm: sare.org/resources/manage-weeds-on-your-farm
At Burroughs Family Orchards, a 1,200-acre almond farm in Denair, Calif., regenerative agriculture is a priority. That's why Benina Montes keeps their orchard floors covered with vegetation throughout as much of the year as possible. Recently, they began grazing sheep among their almond trees to help manage vegetation and provide even more soil health benefits.
This video is part of a larger series highlighting the ecological weed management practices used on farms across the country: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWlltQ6Oy0zrAiZ1e5bY74A48GTAuOJdC
Learn more about the ecological approach to weed management with the SARE book Manage Weeds on Your Farm: sare.org/resources/manage-weeds-on-your-farm
