burroughs family farms

What burroughs family farms does

Burroughs Family Farms is a fifth-generation, family-owned regenerative organic farming operation based in California's northern San Joaquin Valley, operating through two partnership entities: Burroughs Family Orchards (almonds, walnuts, olives) and Burroughs Family Farms (pastured eggs, poultry, lamb, pork). The farm holds dual Regenerative Organic Alliance and Regenified certifications, reportedly the first almond operation in the world to carry both, and applies an integrated orchard-plus-poultry system in which egg mobiles are rotated through almond and olive blocks as part of its soil-health practice.

The company generates revenue through a multi-channel model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce (premium almonds, olive oil, walnuts, eggs, almond butter, gift boxes, and branded merchandise) with wholesale distribution through Amazon and Whole Foods, plus a co-manufacturing partnership with New Barn producing regenerative almond milk. Pricing is positioned at the premium end of the regenerative category (almonds around $15/lb, walnuts $32.99 for 1.7 lb, bulk almonds at $412.14 per 25 lb), reflecting certification-driven differentiation rather than volume competition against commodity producers.

The business is led by family owners Ward and Rosie Burroughs, with day-to-day operations managed by Benina and Heriberto Montes. There is no disclosed outside funding, no public revenue, and no AI/ML capability in evidence; competitive advantage is grounded in third-party certifications, multi-generational regenerative expertise, and access to national retail and CPG channels disproportionate to the farm's single-site production footprint.

Name

burroughs family farms

Legal name

Burroughs Family Farms

Website

https://burroughsfamilyfarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Burroughs Family Farms is a fifth-generation, family-owned regenerative organic farm in California's northern San Joaquin Valley producing certified almonds, walnuts, olive oil, and pastured poultry, sold DTC, via Amazon and Whole Foods, and through a New Barn almond milk partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regenerative Organic Food Products

NAICS

Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers (4244)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic & Natural Packaged Grocery Wholesale (AFAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD), Natural/Organic Supermarkets & Chains (CRAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Regenerative organic almonds
• Organic extra virgin olive oil
• Pasture raised eggs
• Grass fed lamb and pork
• Organic almond butter

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: E-commerce sales of regenerative organic almonds, walnut, olive oil, and almond butter directly to consumers through their Shopify storefront. Products include raw almonds, roasted almonds, almond butter, olive oils, eggs, chicken, lamb, and pork.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Sales to retail partners including Amazon and Whole Foods through wholesale relationships.
3. Subscription/Discount Program: Email subscription program offering 10% discount code to subscribers, with some products available on subscription basis.
4. Gift Boxes and Bundles: Pre-packaged gift box combinations such as olive oil with balsamic vinegar, targeting gift buyers.
5. Plant Sponsorship Donations: Donation-based program allowing customers to sponsor trees ($100), shrubs ($50), or bulbs ($5) to support regenerative farming and environmental conservation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Burroughs Family Farms is a five-generation family-owned regenerative organic farm in California's northern San Joaquin Valley that produces and sells certified organic and regenerative almonds, almond butter, extra virgin olive oil, walnuts, and pasture-raised proteins (eggs, chicken, lamb, pork). It holds dual regenerative organic certifications (Regenerative Organic Alliance and Regenified), making it the first almond farm in the world with both. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via its Shopify e-commerce site, through wholesale partners including Whole Foods and Amazon, and at local grocers and farmers markets.

Product overview

Burroughs Family Farms is a family-owned regenerative organic farm in California's northern San Joaquin Valley near Yosemite National Park, offering a diverse portfolio of regenerative organic products across multiple categories. The core product lines include: (1) Organic Almond Products - raw truly raw almonds, roasted almonds, blanched almonds, diced almonds, almond flour, and bulk almonds; (2) Almond Butters - the first Regenerative Organic Certified crunchy and creamy almond butters; (3) Olive Oils - Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Family Blend and Koroneiki varieties; (4) Pastured Proteins - eggs, chicken, lamb, and pork raised on pasture; (5) Walnuts; and (6) Gift products including olive oil & balsamic gift boxes and gift cards. The farm also offers experiential programs including farm tours, a BFF Partnership Program for influencers, a Sponsor A Plant environmental donation program, and hosts the annual Regenerative Tree Nut Field Day. The company pioneered dual regenerative organic certification (Regenerative Organic Alliance and Regenified) and emphasizes direct-to-consumer farm-to-table distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• First almond farm in the world to achieve dual regenerative organic certification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New BarncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with New Barn for regenerative organic almond milk production. Featured at Expo West 2023. New Barn debuted Regenerative Organic Certified Almond Milk using Burroughs Family Farms almonds. Forbes coverage highlighted this as 'The Future Of Food Is Regenerative.'
• AmazoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Amazon announced as retail distribution partner for Burroughs Family Farms products through newswire announcement in 2023.
• Whole FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Whole Foods announced as retail distribution partner for Burroughs Family Farms products through newswire announcement in 2023.
• Regenerative Organic AlliancecoreOthersCertifying body for Regenerative Organic Certified standards. Burroughs Family Farms received certification from this organization in June 2022.
• RegenifiedcoreOthersCertifying body for Regenified regenerative agriculture certification. Burroughs Family Farms achieved this certification in 2024, becoming the first almond farm to hold dual regenerative certifications.
• Sand County FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarding body for the Leopold Conservation Award, which Burroughs Family Farms received in 2020 in recognition of their stewardship to the land.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vital Farms: Pasture-raised egg company with a similar regenerative/sustainable ethos, multi-channel DTC and grocery distribution (including Whole Foods), and a premium brand positioned on animal welfare and transparent sourcing — directly comparable in mission and product category (eggs).
• Patagonia Provisions: Regenerative organic food brand built on environmental mission, premium positioning, and storytelling — the closest conceptual peer in combining regenerative sourcing with consumer CPG in nuts, grains, and pantry categories.
• Dr. Bronner's: Family-led regenerative organic company that actively supports and sources from regenerative farms, including tree nut supply chains. Comparable as a family-owned regenerative organic brand pursuing vertical integration into food categories.
• Applegate Farms: Organic and regenerative meats brand with national grocery distribution including Whole Foods, overlapping with Burroughs' pasture-raised chicken, lamb, and pork lines at the premium end of the natural channel.
• Nutiva: Organic, regenerative-focused superfood brand selling plant-based products (including nut butters) via DTC and natural retail channels — directly comparable in mission, channel mix, and category overlap (almond butter).
• Organic Valley: Farmer-owned organic cooperative with regenerative initiatives, multi-category organic product portfolio, and national natural-channel distribution — comparable as a values-led, farmer-owned organic food brand.
• Cooks Venture: Regenerative poultry company with pasture-raised chicken and eggs, DTC and Whole Foods presence, and explicit regenerative agriculture positioning — a direct comparable in the pastured-poultry segment.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Diamond Growers: Largest almond cooperative globally, dominating mainstream almond supply across conventional and organic. Comparable as the established almond incumbent whose category Burroughs competes within at the premium tier.
• Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds: Large vertically integrated tree nut brand with national CPG presence. Comparable as a scaled almond incumbent against which Burroughs differentiates on regenerative and organic credentials.
• Stonyfield Organic: Established organic food brand with broad natural-channel distribution and regenerative agriculture commitments. Comparable as a larger organic incumbent pursuing regenerative credentials across categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/burroughs.family.farms/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burroughs-family-farms

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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