CSU, Chico Center for Regenerative Agriculture

30th Annual Superior Ag Golf Classic! The CRARS team had fun serving Chico State sausage and cheese to the golfers and connecting with the community.

What a great day for a great event!

Today we take the time to honor the service and sacrifice of those who have served our country 🇺🇸

From the communities we serve and the fields we work to the research we get to conduct, we remember and give thanks to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Today we pause to commemorate the brave men and women who have worked to secure our freedoms.

Wishing you a meaningful and safe Memorial Day from the Center of Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems at Chico State!

Save the date!

Join us on July 1st in Chico, CA for the Working Lands Nature-Based Solutions Summit! Gain valuable information on how to purposefully advance your farmland and allow it to thrive with your practice.

More information to come 🌱

Back by poplar demand....
Intro to Beekeeping Course

Course Dates:
June 16 - July 10, 2026 (4 weeks)
Live Online Class Meetings:
Tuesday 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Registration Deadline: June 9, 2026
Fully online.
Faculty: Emily Helton.

This class is taught in collaboration with the Honeybee Discover Center by Emily Helton. She served as a Research and Extension Technician at the University of Florida Honey Bee Lab for six years and contributed to research on native bees, varroa mites, pesticides, nutrition, and more. Helton helped develop the University of Florida’s Online Master Beekeeper Program, wrote the book, “Expert Guide to Honey Bees & Beekeeping”, and leads public education efforts at the Honeybee Discovery Center.

This course will introduce you to the biology of honey bees (Apis mellifera) and provides a comprehensive overview of beekeeping practices. Learn about the life cycle, anatomy, behavior, and ecology of honey bees and explore essential beekeeping methods such as hive management, honey production, and disease control. The course combines theoretical and practical knowledge.

This class is available to be taken singly for continuing education purposes or general interest. It is an optional elective for the Technical Assistance Provider Certification Program.

Registration link on our website!
https://www.csuchico.edu/regenerativeagriculture/educational-programs/practical-beekeeping.shtml

We had so much fun celebrating our grads! Congratulations to the

Join us for a in collaboration with Butte County Farm Bureau on Jun. 3rd at 8 a.m. This is a hands on working session for growers to ask questions and take away practical knowledge they can apply on their farm. The event is free, registration is required.

REGISTRATION: https://form.jotform.com/261206588490058

Last fall, Xavier and Dunbar visited one of our producers in Butte County who we worked with to help plant a multispecies cover crop.

These pictures were taken of the cover crop right before it was terminated!

We appreciate our amazing producers and applaud their willingness to blaze trails for the future of agriculture!