Santa Maria FFA
"Redefining Greatness" Since 1931
Judging Teams
Career Development Events
Career Development Events (A.K.A. Judging Teams) provide members with an opportunity to take what they have learned in the classroom and apply it in a competitive environment. The Santa Maria FFA Chapter has over 10 Judging Teams that compete throughout the year.
Floriculture
Advisor: Mrs. Rodriguez
Vegetable Crops
Advisor: Mrs. Powell
You don’t have to like vegetables to judge them. Judging and placing classes of vegetables and giving oral reasons. Identification of eatable vegetables, seeds, market defects, diseases, garden weed, and common pests are also a part of this contest.
Livestock
Advisor: Mr. Ayon
Evaluation of beef, sheep, goats, and swine classes based on the USDA standards. Students build confidence and Critical thinking skills through oral reasons.
Ag Mechanics
Advisor: Mr. Guerra
It’s a “Monster Garage” as you develop your skills in all areas of Ag Mechanics including electricity, woodworking, welding, electric motors, tool identification and use/ general knowledge of construction, repair and maintenance. It’s competitive, challenging, and fun.
Scrapbook
Advisor: Mrs. Rodriguez
State Champions
State Champions
Light Horse
Advisor: Ms. Sherry
Evaluation of Horse classes based on the performance and quality of the horse breed. Students build confidence and Critical thinking skills through oral reasons.
Milk Quality and Dairy Foods
Advisor: Mr. Powell
Evaluation and identification of Milk Products such as artificial butter vs. real butter, cheeses, and milk tasting are vital parts of the contest.
Agronomy
Advisor: Mrs. Flory-Guerra
Agronomy consists of judging and placing classes of hay, seeds and giving oral reasons. Identification of seeds, market defects, diseases, weeds, and common pests are also a part of this contest.
Poultry
Advisor: Mr. Soto
Evaluation and identification of meat birds as well as reasons is the basis behind this competition. Students learn both sides of the poultry industry egg production and market during this contest. The ability to strengthen your public speaking skills and desicion making are key to this contest
Farm Power
Advisor: Mr. Guerra
If you are mechanically inclined join up and let’s turn on the power. This contest offers heavy equipment operation, Identification of tractor parts, troubleshooting of farm machinery, and tractor driving and safety.
Land
Advisor: DeBernardi
Analysis of a 60-inch soil profile and recommendations for land use are part of this contest. A survey sheet is completed of the profile and surrounding area.
Chapter's Address:
Santa Maria High School
901 S. Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93454