The Fresno State corn field growing during the 2025 National Ag Week.

Fresno State’s sweet corn to debut at the Gibson Farm Market

By Anahid Valencia, News Editor • May 23, 2025

The Gibson Farm Market is bringing back Fresno State’s student-produced sweet corn tomorrow.

The market is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fresno State’s live mascot, Victor E. Bulldog IV, will make an appearance from 7:30- 8:30 a.m.

“Sweet corn is one of over 100 fresh, student-produced goods from the adjacent 1,000-acre University Agricultural Laboratory, one of the nation’s largest college on-campus farms,” said Lisa Bell, Fresno State’s public information officer, in a press release. “The history of campus sweet corn dates back to 1981, when a faculty member and students planted a test project on campus.”

This year’s batch has been in the works since Jan. 8, when it was initially planted on campus. The supply is expected to last until the end of August.

The market will remain open for the remainder of Memorial Day weekend from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The Gibson Farm Market also offers fresh produce, dried fruits and nuts, with over 20 ice cream flavors at the creamery.

About the Contributor

Anahid Valencia, Campus News Editor

Anahid Valencia is the News Editor at The Collegian and a staff writer for its Armenian ethnic supplement, Hye Sharzhoom. Anahid is a sophomore at Fresno State and began work at The Collegian as a reporter in Spring ‘25, after contributing and attending meetings during her first semester. After college, Anahid wants to become a TV news reporter, though writing and print journalism will always be a part of her life.

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