Chico State Enterprises

Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)

Woman leans on shovel and students look at soil.


The Agricultural Research Institute (ARI)(opens in new window) exemplifies the California State University System (CSU) working for California through university-industry partnerships. The ARI supports applied research projects that demonstrate the potential to improve the economic efficiency, productivity, profitability, and sustainability of California agriculture, natural resources and allied industries.


Chico State ARI Team

ARI Campus Coordinator

Cynthia Daley
College of Agriculture
530-898-6280
cdaley@csuchico.edu(opens in new window)

Proposal Development Specialist

Daniel Buckley
Chico State Enterprises
530-898-3793
dbuckley4@csuchico.edu(opens in new window)

Post Award Grant Analyst

Ian Hermosa
Chico State Enterprises
530-898-6623
cihermosa@csuchico.edu(opens in new window)