EDITOR'S NOTE: This full story comes from Bay News 9 and can be found on its website.
According to a study by the National Association of Landscape Professionals, Latinos make up 61% of the landscape industry compared to other sectors.
But for women in landscaping, that number is much lower.
When Bernarda Martinez picks up her equipment, she’s focused on the task at hand.
"Before even starting, we have to check all of our equipment to ensure it has gas and the blades are good to go," she said.
Martinez is the owner of Martinez and C Inspiration Landscaping. She opened the business a year ago.
But as female in a male-dominated industry, she quickly faced some challenges.
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