Support Group of Butte County UCCE

Created in 1999, the Support Group of Butte County UCCE works to promote and support Butte County Cooperative Extension programs and services. Funds raised by the Support Group supplement University and County funding and are used to support UCCE’s research and extension activities in Butte County.

Any person or entity making an annual donation of at least $100 or the in-kind equivalent, is conferred membership and is eligible to join its Board of Directors.

Support Group Sponsored Activities

Bowl-A-Thon

2025 Bowl-A-Thon

Where: Bowlero Chico, 2397 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926

When: Saturday March 8, 2025

More information coming soon.

Activities Supported by the Support Group

During the 2023-2024 year, funds raised by the Support Group are used to support the following UCCE programs and activities:

Orchards	- SacValleyOrchard.com website - Support for outreach and research activities - Electronic delivery of walnut almond, and prune newsletters
Rice	- Sponsor of the Butte County Rice Grower Meeting - Electronic delivery of newsletters
Livestock and Natural Resources	- Butte County Fair Beef Carcass Contest
Nutrition	- Student Ag Field Day - Extender appreciation - Edible School Garden Program - Nutrition Educator training
Master Gardener Program	- Program Coordinator support - Demonstration Garden and workshops
4-H Youth Development Program	- Community Education Specialist support

Support Group Board of Directors

Phil Wilson, Chair	Philip Wilson Ranch, Chico
Nick Bertagna	Walnut grower, Chico
Betty Lucas	4-H Volunteer, Bangor
Kay Perkins	Master Gardener Volunteer, Chico
Matt Stone	Riverwest Processing, Glenn
Jed Walton	General Manager, Big Valley Ag, Gridley
Paul McGowan	Almond and Walnut Farmer, Chico
Stetcyn Maldonado	Climate Smart Habitat Manager, Project Apis m.
Jona Pressman	Nutrition Educator, Chico