Gustine FFA students demonstrated their skill and dedication at this year’s Merced County Spring Fair, bringing home several top awards for their impressive projects. Competing in categories ranging from livestock exhibitions to agricultural mechanics, the team’s strong showing highlighted their commitment to excellence and showcased the hard work of Gustine’s young agricultural leaders.

Goat: 

Crue Correa: Champion Middle Weight 

Champion Chapter Group 

Avery Etheridge: 2nd place Overall Intermediate Goat Showmanship

Ryan Barcellos: 6th place Overall Advanced Goat Showmanship  

Sheep: 

Baylor Bloom- Reserve Champion Middle Weight 

Reserve Chapter Group

Carson Bell: 4th place Overall Advanced Sheep Showmanship 

Swine: 

Alina Camacho: Champion Yorkshire 

Blake Vaz: Reserve Champion Yorkshire 

Heston Duarte: Reserve Champion AOB Hog

Champion Chapter Group 

Clean Barn Award 

Heston Duarte: 8th place Overall Intermediate Swine Showmanship 

Small Animal 

Alina Camacho: Champion Rabbit Showman and Champion Small Animal Master Showman