Chico State Beef Unit

Chico State Beef Unit 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

day-to-day management decisions, and are actively involved in long term strategic planning. The unit includes approximately 40 purebred Red Angus, 40 purebred Angus, and few Hereford cows that calve in the spring, a feeding facility for approximately 150 head, 70 acres of irrigated pasture located at the farm, as well as winter range located north of Chico. In addition, the beef unit relies on the USDA inspected meats lab located at the ATRC. The beef program extensively utilizes artificial insemination and embryo transfer to speed the rate of genetic improvement. Students are exposed to the latest in cattle breeding, records utilization, pasture management, and new technology. As a complement to the learning opportunities provided at the beef unit, many students are also actively involved in the Young Cattlemen’s Association. YCA sponsors beef days and other educational events, and participates in statewide leadership programs. Visitors are always welcome at the beef unit, but to help ensure we maintain appropriate biosecurity, please be sure to check in at the farm office first.

Chico State Beef Unit would love to air drop you some pictures from our August folder 🌾🐮☀️
08/24/2026

Chico State Beef Unit would love to air drop you some pictures from our August folder 🌾🐮☀️

Summer break might be wrapping up but our herd is still enjoying the sun and irrigated pastures here at Chico! 🌾☀️🐮 ...
08/11/2026

Summer break might be wrapping up but our herd is still enjoying the sun and irrigated pastures here at Chico! 🌾☀️🐮

Chico State Livestock Judging Contest 26’Just a little photo dump of our past weekend from the camp! We hope you all had...
08/11/2026

Chico State Livestock Judging Contest 26’
Just a little photo dump of our past weekend from the camp! We hope you all had a great time and we can’t wait for next year! The Chico State Livestock Judging Team put on an amazing event, and our team at the beef unit got the steers ready and did a great job presenting them. We hope you had just as much fun as we did! Next up is the start of school!

It’s livestock judging day at Chico State! Our beef unit crew have the cattle washed and ready to roll for this year’s C...
08/08/2026

It’s livestock judging day at Chico State! Our beef unit crew have the cattle washed and ready to roll for this year’s Chico State Livestock Judging Camp! Huge thank you to Ellie Norris, Avery Weagant, Jude Veress, and Teagan Wunschel for keeping the CYAE steers show ready and dialed in! Another thank you for Crystal for taking these awesome photos of our crew for us while they work!

Hopping on another trend! It’s kinda chic to . . .
08/07/2026

Hopping on another trend! It’s kinda chic to . . .

Happy National Cow Day from the Beef Unit! 🐮Today we’re celebrating the cows that are at the heart of everything we do. ...
07/14/2026

Happy National Cow Day from the Beef Unit! 🐮

Today we’re celebrating the cows that are at the heart of everything we do. From raising healthy calves to supporting the next generation of agriculture, their impact reaches far beyond the pasture.

Cattle help provide high-quality beef that feeds families around the world, leather used in everyday products, dairy products, and countless beef byproducts — from medical supplies and pharmaceuticals to soaps, cosmetics, pet food, and other beef byproducts, that many people use without even realizing where they come from.

Whether they’re raising the next calf crop, helping educate future agricultural leaders, or providing resources that support our daily lives, cows truly make a difference in more ways than most people imagine.

Happy National Cow Day from the Chico State Beef Unit!

Figured we’d have some fun and jump on the trend! Let us know your favorite one, we think we’ve all experienced one or t...
07/10/2026

Figured we’d have some fun and jump on the trend! Let us know your favorite one, we think we’ve all experienced one or two of these before😉

One calf, two views, and 100% Angus
06/19/2026

One calf, two views, and 100% Angus

Congratulations to our beef unit seniors who have been awarded with honors at graduation. This is an award for seniors w...
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

Help us congratulate another 2026 Chico State graduate Joey Hutchinson!Joey Hutchinson will be graduating with a bachelo...
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!🐾🐂

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Chico, CA
95928

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