New greenhouse celebrated

Agriculture teacher George Kreutz (left) and local farmers Victor Murillo (center) and Janet Kister cut the ribbon for the dedication of the new Fallbrook High School greenhouse on Wednesday, February 18. Murillo was instrumental in helping raise funds for the greenhouse with a plant auction. Kister, a former Farm Bureau president, also supported the fund drive.

Fallbrook High School FFA president Maria Valdez leads the opening ceremony before the dedication of the agriculture department

Agriculture teacher George Kreutz gets a group hug from his students after being recognized for his 31 years of service in education.

Plant breeder Victor Murillo (right) checks out the new greenhouse at Fallbrook High School with his mother, Angelina. Murillo helped the agriculture department raise funds to build the greenhouse.