Fresno State sweet corn prices have dropped steadily over the past five years, falling from 67 cents per ear in 2022 to 37 cents this season. Fresno State photos
published on May 15, 2026 – 4:54 PM
Written by Ben Hensley
Fresno State sweet corn returns to the Gibson Farm Market, with sales kicking off at 8 a.m. Monday, May 18.
Yellow corn will be available at 37 cents per ear — down from 49 cents in 2025 and 75 cents in 2024. White corn is expected to be available soon, with white and yellow bicolor corn arriving in August.
The market opens for summer hours Monday, running 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“The history of Fresno State sweet corn dates back to 1981, when a faculty member and students planted a test project on campus,” the university said in a release. “In 1982, it was sold for the first time at a smaller farm stand on the corner of Chestnut and Barstow avenues, before the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology celebrated the completion of the new Gibson Farm Market in 2013.”
In addition to corn, the market will offer assorted jams, produce, nuts, olive oils, candy and more than 20 ice cream flavors made from campus dairy milk. Sweet corn merchandise and Fresno State agriculture shirts will also be available.
Fresno State sweet corn is also a popular ingredient for local restaurants, such as Annex Kitchen’s sweet corn agnolotti.
The Fresno State Winery is offering a number of its wines at 45% off, including its newly bottled 2026 Graduate’s Reserve white wine. Graduation-themed glasses and bottle openers are also available.
Produce and product availability may vary. Updates are available on the Gibson Farm Market’s Instagram and Facebook pages or by calling (559) 278-4511.