Research Facility and Seed-Stock Bull production(Angus, Red Angus and Hereford)
The CSU, Chico beef unit is used extensively in our academic curriculum and as an educational and business tool for industry cooperators. CSU, Chico’s student-run beef enterprise provides significant hands-on experience in animal science and beef cattle production. While the management team includes a staff technician and a faculty advisor, students are given primary responsibility for many of the
05/15/2026
Congratulations to our beef unit seniors who have been awarded with honors at graduation. This is an award for seniors with the following GPA at time of graduation. Jaycee Norris with Summa cm laude,
Cassidy Morton (not pictured) with Summa cm laude, and Joey Hutchinson with cm laude. Congrats again on your hard work and college success!
• Cum laude: 3.50-3.74
• Magna cm laude: 3.75-3.89
• Summa cm laude: 3.90-4.0
05/14/2026
Help us congratulate another 2026 Chico State graduate Joey Hutchinson!
Joey Hutchinson will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business. He has worked at the beef unit for nearly two years, and his favorite memory is building the new tie rail for the halter bulls in the preview barn. Joey hopes to one day raise elite Angus show cattle that can compete on both the local and national levels — and maybe become rich and famous along the way, of course.
After graduation, Joey will be working as a field scout for Agricultural Advisors, where he will inspect orchards for pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies using tools such as insect traps and nut samples.
Congrats again to our student employee Joey Hutchinson. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!🐾🐂
05/07/2026
Help us congratulate our next 2026 Chico State graduate Sydney Smith!
Sydney Smith is set to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business and minors in Animal Science and Agricultural Science. She has spent the past four years working at the beef unit, and one of her fondest memories is becoming like family with her coworkers and staying involved in the beef industry through showing at Red Bluff and Modesto. Following her graduation, Sydney will be a traveling sales representative for Sullivan Supply. She hopes to one day have her own commercial or registered cow herd with Chico genetics and become further involved in the agriculture industry.
Congrats again to our student employee Sydney Smith. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!🐾🐂
05/05/2026
Help us congratulate another 2026 Chico State Graduate Treasure Bailiff!
Treasure Bailiff is set to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business and aspires to advance her career in the field of agriculture. She has spent the past year and a half working at the beef unit, which she credits with providing her numerous incredible opportunities she never imagined possible. While Treasure did not grow up with a background in agriculture, her deep passion and love for the beef industry, along with agriculture as a whole, will be the driving force behind her future career aspirations.
Congrats again to our student employee Treasure Bailiff. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!🐾🐂
05/04/2026
Help us congratulate our 2026 Chico State Graduate and Bell Scholar, Cassidy Morton!
Cassidy Morton is set to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, focusing on Education, and a minor in Animal Science. She is also one of three Bell Scholars here at Chico State Beef Unit. She has spent the past two years working at the beef unit, and one of her fondest memories is going out to the range during calving season to tag calves. Following her graduation, Cassidy intends to enroll in the Chico State Credential Program and begin student teaching this upcoming fall! Upon finishing her program, her aspiration is to become an agricultural educator!
Congrats again to our student employee Cassidy Morton. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors! 🐾🐂
05/02/2026
This month we would like to recognize our very own Dr. Kasey DeAtley for being awarded University’s Professional Achievement Honors!
This award recognizes exemplary teacher-scholar achievement on campus. DeAtley’s dedication to research, policy, and mentorship has had a significant impact in agriculture. A recipient of nearly $2 million in competitive grants, her work spans sustainable livestock feeding strategies and expanding opportunities for underrepresented students in agricultural sciences. As a working rancher and author of California legislation supporting cattle producers, she bridges education and industry, and has earned statewide recognition for her hands-on teaching and leadership. Congratulations Kasey DeAtley!
04/26/2026
Red and white in color. Power and presence in every shade. Hereford genetics at work.
04/13/2026
Spring vaccination at the Chico Beef Unit was a success!
Last month we had a great day filled with hands-on learning for both our employees and interns. Everyone gained valuable experience while working together to keep our herd healthy.
04/11/2026
Internship Opportunity!! ‼️
Want to get involved this fall? Join the Chico State Beef Unit team!🐂
We’re looking for passionate, reliable students to be part of our internship program. This is an awesome opportunity to get hands-on experience working with cattle, assist with feedshifts, health checks, show prep, and day-to-day operations at the unit.
Not only will you gain valuable experience, but you’ll also meet great people, and build connections. Whether you have experience or are completely new, this opportunity is open to ALL students who are willing to learn!
📅 Applications are due **May 3rd at midnight** — don’t miss out!
Application can be found using the QR code or link in our bio or below:
https://sites.google.com/csuchico.edu/ansc-110/home
If you have any questions, feel free to DM us — we’d be happy to help!
March is National Agriculture Month 🌱
Agriculture is the backbone of our lives. Without agriculture, we wouldn’t have the food, fiber, or resources we rely on every single day. That’s why teaching agriculture to the next generation is so important—it helps ensure that agriculture continues to grow, innovate, and feed our world.
Hands-on opportunities like working at the units at the Chico State Farm—whether it’s beef, dairy, crops, sheep, or anything in-between, allow students to experience agriculture firsthand. These experiences teach responsibility, hard work, and the science behind producing the food we depend on.
When students learn about agriculture, they gain an appreciation for where their food comes from and the people who produce it. By educating young people about agriculture today, we’re helping protect and sustain it for the future.
Because without agriculture, we simply can’t survive🌾 🌱