Rue and Gwen Gibson

In 2009 a generous benefactor, Joyce Mae Gibson, donated $2 million in memory of her parent's love for the San Joaquin Valley, agriculture and education (which included $500,000 for the equine program).

The remainder of the $1.5 million donation ensured the launching of the Fresno State Farm Market into a whole new chapter. The donation was used to design and construct the brand new farm market, improve equipment and help the market grow with the addition of an ice cream counter and more space than ever before.

The Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market was opened in March 2013.