“Growing up in Gonzales, California, the heart of the Salinas Valley Salad Bowl, my passion for agriculture started at an early age working alongside my father and grandfather. I spent most of my free time by my father’s side, learning to grow and harvest zucchini and cherry tomatoes on our family farm. I was fascinated by it all. At a very young age, I learned the value of sustainability by working the soil to produce a healthy crop to help feed the world. This passion led me to get a degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in Crop Science, minoring in both Plant Protection Science and Ag Business. Since starting my career at Taylor Farms 12 years ago as a harvest coordinator, I have helped with the management of our baby leaf program. I eventually transitioned into a Grower Relations Manager role, where I work closely with our growers to help meet and maintain our customer’s needs. Whether we are adding new varieties at a field level or improving automation, the industry is very exciting because it’s constantly evolving. I am proud and blessed to work with a team that produces safe, quality salads.”
