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
Thanks to the sponsors of the 2025 Bowl-A-Thon
Gold Level
Big Valley Ag Services
Golden State Farm Credit
Silver Level
North Valley Ag Services
State Farm, Jonni Gino, Agent
Bronze Level
Bill & Kathy Chance
R. C. Meline Orchards, Inc
Meline Farms
Butte County Rice Growers Association
Ag Reserves, Inc. (Deseret Farms)
Thomas Manufacturing Company, LLC
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 |
| 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 |