FFA supporters fight for agriculture program’s survival at DSUSD board meeting

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) - Dozens of Future Farmers of America (FFA) members and alumni attended Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) board meeting to fight for the Indio High School’s Agriculture Program.

News Channel 3's Shay Lawson first reported that the program will end after the current school year.

In a statement Tamara Wadkins, DSUSD Public Information Officer, said the district made the difficult decision after an ongoing review of Career Technical Education (CTE) programs.

“Over time, participation in the program has steadily declined, making it increasingly difficult to maintain long-term,” Wadkins said.

Now, program supporters are set to attend the district's meeting making public comment advocating for the program to be saved.

Stay with News Channel 3 as we track the outcome of the meeting in the full report at 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.