College of Agriculture to Host 21st Hall of Honor

The California State University, Chico, College of Agriculture will honor Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at the 21^st annual Hall of Honor reception on Oct. 8, 2011.

The Hall of Honor Reception will be held at the Chico State Farm Arboretum off Hegan Lane from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The reception will feature wine, beer, cheese and CSU, Chico sausage tasting for $10. There will also be a silent auction to benefit Superior Ag scholarships. The College of Agriculture invites all friends, family and alumni to the Hall of Honor reception.

Oct 8-9, 2011 will be a busy weekend at the University Farm. The farm will be one of the stops featured during the Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend. The University Farm will be open for tours, product samples and demonstrations by students on their experiences and uses of the farm. Passports are available at www.sierraoro.org for $25.

The Agricultural Teaching and Research Center (University Farm) was established in 1960 through the efforts of its namesake, Senator Paul L. Byrne. By participating in class labs and working as part-time employees, thousands of students have benefited from the University Farm, located on Hegan Lane, five miles south of the CSU, Chico campus. Farmers and ranchers benefit from research conducted on the farm, and the farm’s produce and meat are sold in the Chico community. The farm annually hosts thousands of school children, as well as professional seminars and Future Farmers of America and 4-H field days.