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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

On Aug. 30 2023, Ricardo Orellana outside of the University Farm office. Orellana was announced as the new farm administrator in April.

Ricardo Orellana: His journey to Chico State farm director

Alejandro Mejia Mejia, Editor-in-Chief // October 28, 2023

In April, Chico State College of Agriculture announced Ricardo Orellana as the new University Farm director after retiring professor Dave Daley served in the role for 13 years. With a rich international...

University Farm held the 47th annual FFA Field Day on Saturday. Photo courtesy Chico State

Chico State hosts 25 events for FFA field day

Katherine Feaster // March 14, 2015
High school students from all over the state came to University Farm to take part in an agriculture field day.
Last year's Passport Weekend event at Grey Fox Vineyards. Photo courtesy of Grey Fox Vineyards.

Passport Weekend offers taste of Butte County

Christina Saschin // October 5, 2014
Get away from Chico next weekend and check out what local farms and wineries in Butte County have to offer in this ninth annual Sierra Oro Farm Trail event. The Orion offers its top picks of places to check out on the trail.
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