Gov. Newsom celebrates Earth Day by visiting Chico State farm

Gov. Newsom celebrates Earth Day by visiting Chico State farm

The event profiled California's farm-to-school program, which allows millions of K-12 students to get fresh meals.

Newsoms visit Chico State University Farm for Earth Day

CHICO — Gov. Gavin Newsom surprised Chico State President Steve Perez during an Earth Day celebration at the University Farm by revealing his mother, Tessa T. Newsom, was a Chico State alum. “I exist because of Chico State,” Newsom said during a speech at the event, “just kind of technically true. She had to drop out because she was pregnant with me. Just saying, you have a reputation for a reason.” The crowd of Chico State agriculture students,…

Governor and first partner visit Chico State University Farm to celebrate sustainable agriculture

Both Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom spoke to members of the community at the University Farm to recognize Chico State as a leader in sustainable agriculture in California on Tuesday. They visited in celebration of Earth Day and to promote sustainable agriculture, along with Siebel Newsom’s initiative California For All Kids. The program intends to raise awareness of healthy food choices in California schools. Chic…

Highlighting the key role higher education plays in training the next generation of leaders in agriculture and climate action.