CHICO, Calif. — Poinsettias and Christmas cacti grown at the University Farm greenhouses are now available to the public for purchase. The Farm will be open for holiday plant sales on Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Organic produce from the Organic Vegetable Project (OVP) is also available for purchase on Thursdays from noon–4 p.m.
Christmas cacti are in bud and bloom and priced from $8–$20, depending upon size. A gorgeous array of red, white, burgundy, marble, and tapestry-colored poinsettias are available starting at $5.
The University Farm is located at 311 Nicholas C. Schouten Lane in Chico. For more information or additional shopping times, contact Angie Handy at 530-781-2826 or by email at ahandy2@csuchico.edu.
While visiting the University Farm consider stopping by the Meat Laboratory, also open for public sales from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.
About the College of Agriculture at California State University, Chico
Since 1953, the College of Agriculture at California State University, Chico has impacted the quality of life in California and across the nation by educating and equipping agricultural leaders who have the theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and decision-making ability that allows them to excel in their chosen career. The close, friendly nature of our college, combined with an integrated agricultural curriculum and remarkable access to hands-on education, creates a fertile learning environment for our students and the agriculture industry we serve.
–College of Agriculture
California State University, Chico