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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

On Aug. 23, a couple of people are picking peaches off the rows of trees at the Chico State University Farm. Photo captured by Alejandro Mejia Mejia.

University Farm ‘U-Pick Peaches’ sells out on first day

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

Chico State’s annual “U-Pick Peaches” event brought many to the University Farm where they sold out of peaches in the first four hours of the event. The farm has traditionally hosted this event...

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.

Farmers revive land from dry spell

Christine Lee // January 20, 2014
University Farm students have been irrigating crops throughout the winter break to alleviate drought challenges.
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