The Big Valley FFA Chapter was started in Janurary of 1959.  The advisor was Richard D. Crabill and there were 17 members in the program.  Today, there are over 50 students in the program with around 85 students in the school.  

Big Valley Jr / Sr High School is located in Lassen County.  In 2010, the top five agricultural commodities were 
     Hay:                          $13,572,000
     Alfalfa Hay:                $12,880,000 
     Strawberry Plants:      $10,538,000
     Steers:                       $6,181,000
     Timber:                     $4,687,000
http://www.cfbf.com/counties/index.cfm

Also nearby is Modoc County.  In 2010, the top five agricultural commodities were
     Alfalfa Hay                $36,464,000 
     Cattle & Calves         $18,894,000 
     Potatoes                   $14,743,000 
     Wheat                       $6,091,000 
     Vegetable Crops       $5,836,000
http://www.cfbf.com/counties/index.cfm

Many of the Big Valley students are involved with the agriculture industry in some way.  Some live on family farms with hay and cattle while other show animals at the
local fairs.