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INSIDE: Complete list of Events & Activities including the Nov. 7th HARVEST FESTIVAL, FREE for the entire family!
Bringing the Butte County “Farm” and “City” together to understand and celebrate the value of Agriculture
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he Dinner Dance is back! The Farm City Celebration Committee is very excited to bring back two very popular events from the past. We are partnering with the Butte County Young Farmers and Ranchers to host the always popular Dinner Dance and combine it with the Annual Awards Reception on Saturday, Nov. 7. Our Restaurant Program is also back in a big way, with six eateries participating for the entire month of November. The Agribusiness Bus tour has some wonderful stops planned this year on Nov. 4. Kids’ Day on the Farm happens Thursday, Nov. 5, when 650 thirdgraders get excited to learn all about agriculture, and our 11th Annual Harvest Festival on Nov. 7 at Bidwell Mansion looks to be bigger and better than ever with lots of agricultural activities for the whole family. The Farm City Celebration Committee would like to thank you for joining us to celebrate agriculture! During this time of drought, it is essential for the consumer to understand what it takes to put abundant, safe and diverse food on grocery store shelves, and ultimately on your dinner table. We are fortunate to live in an area that has the ability to produce a wide variety of products for our consumption, but water is a vital component of a stable food supply. Labor, land, transportation, disease and pest control are also essential elements to food and fiber production. The understanding of the activities and importance of agriculture by consumers is vital to our agricultural way of life. It is a goal of the Farm City Celebration to strengthen the relationship between agriculture and the urban community, through education about agriculture, while also addressing consumers’ concerns. The Farm City Celebration is a collaborative effort by many organizations, businesses and individuals who value agriculture and, above all, want to promote a positive relationship between members of the agricultural and urban communities. We would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who have supported the Farm City Celebration this year and over the past 35 years. With your financial support, we are able to bring together farmers, ranchers and
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consumers to foster a deeper understanding of the issues between farm and city. Our Farm City Celebration originated in 1979 when the local chapter of California Women for Agriculture (CWA) did a “tasting” of local products inside a Chico bank. Butte County Cattlewomen was the first organization to partner with CWA to help “staff” the tastings. The events this year are made possible through the partners involved, including CWA, Butte County Farm Bureau, Butte County Ag Commissioner, UC Cooperative Extension, Butte County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen, Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, the Chico State and Butte College agriculture programs, Butte County Young Farmers & Ranchers, and countless volunteers. We hope you will join us as we celebrate bringing the Farm and City together. ●
For a complete list of events or more information about Farm City Celebration please visit www.farmcity.com or call (530) 533-1473
The Farm City Celebration is a collaborative effort of the California Women for Agriculture, Butte County Cattlemen, Butte County Cattlewomen, Butte County Ag Commissioner’s Office, Butte County Farm Bureau, Butte County Young Farmers & Ranchers, Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, UC Cooperative Extension, CSU, Chico, College of Agriculture, Butte College Ag Department, the Northern California Regional Land Trust, and the California Farm Water Coalition. The Farm City Celebration is a program of the Butte Agriculture Foundation Inc., a tax exempt 501(c)3 organization. Proceeds raised through Farm City Celebration are used to elevate our program and other worthy agricultural and educational projects in our area.
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Farm City Celebration Schedule of Events
Nov. 4 –7, 2015 www.farmcity.com
Join us for the 11th annual Farm City Celebration
Harvest Festival
For Men & Women
Saturday, Nov. 7th, 10 am–2 pm, Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, 525 Esplanade, Chico Kid’s Day at the CSU, Chico University Farm
Thursday, November 5th PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED California State University, Chico University Farm, Hegan Lane, Chico Local 3rd graders rotate through eight stations, learning about different areas of agriculture in a fun inter-active way. The classes learn about many of our top crops, including rice, beef and walnuts. The California Farm Water Coalition teaches about the importance of water to all of us. At another station, the kids learn all the ag products that are needed to make a pizza, then they get a sample piece of pizza. Definitely a highlight! For more information, contact Joan Webster at 530-228-5455 or email at joanwebster33@msn.com.
Farm City Celebration Agri-Business Bus Tour and Lunch Wednesday, November 4th California State University, Chico University Farm, Hegan Lane, Chico 7:00 am Cost: $40 Join us for the Agri-Business Bus Tour and Lunch. After coffee and light morning snacks at the University Farm, you’ll board a chartered bus and begin touring five local farms and agri-businesses, learning about their operations and contributions to Butte County’s agricultural industry. This year, we are excited to include Noble Apple Orchard, Mendon’s Nursery, Paradise Irrigation District, Butte College Ag Program and Spring Valley Ranch. After the five stops, you’ll return to the University Farm to enjoy a fabulous lunch featuring the nowfamous barrel chicken prepared by local farmers. Farm City rice, salad, rolls and lunch-time entertainment included. This event is always a sell-out, so be sure to get your tickets early. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 7th at 9:00 a.m. at the Butte County Farm Bureau office, 2580 Feather River Blvd., Oroville. For more information call (530) 533-1473.
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HE HARVEST FESTIVAL IS free FOR THE WHOLE FAMILy. This rain-or-shine event has fun agricultural-related, hands-on activities, food and lots more. We truly are bringing the farm to the city for this community agriculture day. There will be tractors on display, 4-H, FFA, cattle roping, stock dog demonstrations, cow-milking, bees, a Boy Scout Rope Bridge and so much more. Come hungry, because Madison Bear Garden will be onsite to barbecue for a special event price. We are so fortunate to have the Harvest Festival on the grounds of the Historic Bidwell Mansion. During the event, visitors can browse through the first floor of historic house! Staff and volunteers will be there to answer questions. The Visitor Center, including “The General’s Store” gift shop, exhibit hall and bathrooms will be open. The Carriage House will also be open, displaying historic carriages and wagons.
Awards Reception & Dinner-Dance
Saturday, Nov. 7th, 6pm Co-hosted by the Butte County Young Farmers and Ranchers Butte Creek Country Club 175 Estates Dr, Chico 6pm: Social Hour and Awards Reception 7pm: Dinner 8pm: Dancing with music by Northern Traditionz Cost: $40/ticket Tickets available at: Butte County Farm Bureau, 2580 Feather River Blvd, Oroville Golden State Farm Credit, 3435 Silverbell Road, Chico Or call (530) 533-1473 4 Farm City Celebration 2015
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Chico 4-H Club: Interactive Animal Display, Games and more. Boy Scouts Troop 2: Building their Rope Bridge in front of the mansion. A must-experience event! Butte County Cattlewomen: Interactive Roping Demonstrations, Saddle Branding and more! CORE Butte Charter FFA: Interactive Activity for kids of all ages. CSUC Sigma Alpha: Fun Activity for the kids! CSUC Stock Dog Demonstration: Watch them in action! Gateway Science Museum: Hands-on Activity. Girl Scout Brownie Troop 41: Fun Agriculture Tattoo activity. Mt. Lassen Fiber Guild: Spinning, Weaving and Knitting wool. Mount Lassen Chapter California Native Plant Society: Native Plant info & sale. North Valley Chapter California Women for Agriculture: Cow-milking experience, FREE Reusable Tote with local commodities. Madison Bear Garden: Cooking BBQ lunch. Come hungry! Mt. View Christmas Trees: Christmas Tree info and roasting marshmallows Miss Butte County Court: Providing a Bead Bracelet activity for everyone! TJ Farms Carriage Company: Offering Carriage Rides for a special event price. Antique and Modern Equipment & Tractors FREE Bounce House: Fun for the kids!
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Good Eating! The 2015 Farm City Celebration Restaurant Program is cookin’ all through November
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he Farm City Celebration is re-introducing the Restaurant Program, which highlights local eateries in our community that are committed to supporting local agriculture. Farm City Celebration aims to increase an understanding of agriculture’s immense value to the urban community, and to show its importance to all who live in Chico, as well as the surrounding communities. We are so fortunate to have a diversity of crops ranging from almonds, rice, walnuts, olives and stone fruits such as peaches, apricots and plums, to a large variety of fresh vegetables, local meats, cheeses and wines. Restaurants and cafés are an important market sector for farmers who sell their products locally, and eating out is a great way to educate consumers about local agricultural! During this year’s celebration, you can visit the following restaurants to find a variety of dishes prepared with farm-fresh products grown right here in the North Valley. Participating restaurants include Sicilian Cafe, 5th Street Steakhouse, Bacio Catering & Carry Out, Farm Star Pizza, Root’s Catering & Restaurant and Sin of Cortez. All of these restaurants have a commitment to sourcing locally when possible to support local farmers and at the same time turning our region’s agricultural offerings into culinary delights. What better way to bring the farm to the city than by eating out at one of these locally owned and operated restaurants. Support Butte County agriculture by choosing to eat out the month of November at the restaurants mentioned here. Be sure to ask for their Farm City specials listed below, featuring products from local farms throughout November!
Root’s Catering & Restaurant
3221 Esplanade, Chico Cheese Blintzes with Berry Compote & Two Eggs
Two crepes brimming with Orland Creamery Fromage Blanc & Riccottage filling. Topped with warm berry compote. Served with choice of cherrywood smoked bacon or chicken-apple sausage and two eggs any style. Bacio Catering & Carry Out
1903 Park Avenue, Chico Harvest Vegetables with Braised Leeks
Locally grown Lundberg wild rice, roasted brussel sprout halves, roasted butternut squash, braised leeks and pomegranate jewels. Sin of Cortez
2290 Esplanade, Chico Chico Burrito
Locally grown Lundberg brown rice and black beans with jack cheese and chorizo from the University farm, scrambled in 3 eggs topped with tomatoes, scallions, cilan-
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Comanche Creek Farms butternut squash and Orland Farmstead Creamery Fromage Blanc cheese filled half moon hand-rolled pasta, Finished with your choice of either pesto sauce with local walnut cream or local organic citrus reduction. Farm Star Pizza
2359 Esplanade, Chico Pilgrim Pizza
Butternut squash and kale from Farmalot with goat cheese from North Valley Farms. 5th Street Steakhouse
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2015 FCC Committee Members Farm City Celebration Chairperson: Agri-Business Bus Tour Joan Webster – By the Number Bookkeep- Lunch Chairperson: Bill Graves –Green Planet Plastics, Inc ing, California Women for Agriculture Awards Program Chairpersons:
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Sarah Beth Angle Paige Bush Agri-Business Bus Tour Chairpersons: Joe Connell – UC, Cooperative Extension (Retired) Ed McLaughlin – EMAC Farms Colleen Cecil – Butte County Farm Bureau
Committee Members: Hillary Bertagna – CSU, Chico College of Agriculture
Harvest Festival Chairperson: Theresa Schneider – A&J Family Farms, California Women for Agriculture
Kirk Coon – Bidwell Mansion
Kid’s Day at CSUC Farm Chairperson: Diane Avrit – Butte County Cattle Women
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