Stone Ridge Christian
FFA - FUTURE
FARMERS OF
AMERICA
Stone Ridge Christian
FUTURE FARMERS OF
AMERICA
Classes offered in our Ag and FFA Classes
-
Agriculture Biology
-
Agriculture Soil Chemistry
-
Animal Science/Vet Science
-
Introduction to Agriculture
-
Principles of Floral Design
-
Welding 1
-
Welding 2
-
Agriculture Government/Econ
-
Shop Skills
-
Introduction to Ag Mech Shop Skills
-
Work Experience
Our Schools
“The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.”
Students who enroll in an agriculture education class will be a member of the National Future Farmers of America organization and create a foundation in agriculture. Students will participate in FFA events including chapter meetings, judging teams and keep an FFA record book as a part of their course grade. Students will be able to participate in hands-on learning and expand their knowledge of agriculture and career readiness.
“Farm to Fork teaches students the importance of knowing where their food comes from and how to make nutritious meals from it.”
Students start in the classroom where they learn about the food sector of the agriculture industry as they focus on the diversity of California and National Agriculture. Students also learn basic food science principles that they then apply in our SRC Knight Kitchen. Students in this class plan what to plant in the SRC Garden Center based on planting seasons, what to cook during class that aligns with our curriculum and what will flourish in the Merced area. Students are responsible for the tending and caretaking of this area as a student run project. Students learn full circle how to plant, care for and cook the products cultivated in the Farm to Fork Center.
This year Farm to Fork will be expanding with a chicken co-op, a Farm Store, Garden Center Produce for sale, Farm to Fork made products and much more!
Ag Industry
Stone Ridge is proud to be offering Ag Industry classes. Our Ag Industry teacher, Christian Ortez, comes to us with a weatlth of experience and loves getting these students going in the shop! More is coming !
Take a look at some of our students in the Ag Skills class and also the Welding Class. Big shoutout to CVT for letting us use their shop.
Members of the Stoneridge Christian FFA Chapter have the opportunity to exhibit their projects at three fairs: Merced County Fair, Los Banos Fair and the Chowchilla Fair.
TO THE FAIR
Students can exhibit the following projects under Stone Ridge FFA
Market and Breeding Beef Cattle
Dairy Cattle / Heifers
Market and Breeding Sheep
Market and Breeding Goats
Market and Breeding Swine
Poultry
Small Animals
Still exhibits including Floral and Mechanics projects
Through these projects, students will learn responsibility, animal husbandry skills, show etiquette, and record keeping through their SAE record books.
Students had the opportunity to sell their projects at the respective sales: the Beef Bred Heifer Auction, the Replacement Dairy Auction, and the Junior Livestock Auction.
Fair Highlights 2025
CYAE
Gracie Schnoor
Champion Extemp Winner
Reserve Light Weight Champion Market Goat
Merced County Fair
Brody Leo
Grand Champion Market Steer
Merced County Fair
Rylee Schnoor
FFA Champion Yorkshire Market Hog
California State Fair
Gracie Schnoor
3rd Overall Light Weight Division Champion
Chowchilla Fair
Rylee Schnoor
Reserve FFA Champion Market Steer
Los Banos Fair
Rylee Schnoor
FFA Champion Light Cross Market Hogs
We would like to extend a thank you to all who supported our SRC FFA members at Auction. We would also like to thank our parents, community members, breeders and agriculture industry leaders who continue to support the students and their FFA projects. We could not do this without you!