CVHS celebrates community members that helped restore school farm

The Coachella Valley High School Agriculture Department held a special celebration Friday to honor community members that donated and helped restore the school's farm.

A month ago, a Ford F 250 and trailer were stolen from the high school's Future Farmers of America program. The theft cost the school almost $80,000. You can get more details on the stolen truck and trailer here.

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The contributions of farming partners and several businesses have helped the school’s Future Farmers of America program allowing students to raise livestock and grow crown.

On Friday, the agricultural department inaugurated the farm to continue to serve their students. 

"Our farm was in an operation but thankfully to our business partners and our community partners, we will be able to do that ribbon cutting today. And we are excited because it's it's another opportunity for our students to do what they really love," said Lisette Santiago, public inforamtion officer for the Coachella Valley Unified School District.

CVHS is still working to replace the stolen trailer and truck.