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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Freshly harvested bok choi, baby spinach, cabbages and broccoli at a Wednesday Farmers Market from Lor’s Produce. Taken by Alina Babajko on March 13.

Local produce benefits community and your health

Alina Babajko, Reporter // March 24, 2024

Chico’s Farmer's Markets have large varieties of locally grown, in season produce and other goods made from local farm products. Supporting these vendors will improve your health with cheaper alternatives...

Panini Machini

Off the road and on the bus: Panini Machini keeps Chico farm-fresh

Shae Pastrana, Reporter // October 20, 2021

Behind a funny name lies the work of a local who brings inspiration back home from his travels. With a menu built on Butte County’s dollars, Panini Machini surfaced with a farm-to-sandwich concept in...

Illustration by Kayce Tynan Photo credit: Kayce Tynan

Bite into Chico culture rain or shine

Madeline Merlic // October 4, 2015
The Saturday Farmers Market draws in a rich crowd of locals and students.
Fate of farmer's market pending

Fate of farmer’s market pending

Christine Lee // April 8, 2014
Supporters of downtown Chico's Saturday farmer's market are collecting signatures to allow for keeping the market for another six years.
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