This Prison Teaches Inmates How To Grow Their Own Food (Thomaston: home, prices)

[JD59]

Food served in prisons and jails is notoriously dreadful.  Picture mystery meat drenched with dull gravy and a heavy reliance on overly processed starch.

Studies show that prison diets are often lacking in nutrition, low in fruits and vegetables and high in salt, sugar, and saturated fat. 

https://www.npr.org/2021/09/17/10375...their-own-food

[PAhippo]

that's pretty neat.


great idea that actually works.

[OutdoorLover]

Originally Posted by PAhippo

that's pretty neat.


great idea that actually works.

Agreed - it shouldn't cost a lot, should improve the terrible food, and, give some of the inmates something productive to do, teach them some skills which could be useful when released. All good.

[Cuffler]

our old community back in Connecticut had a full-fledged prison farm: Cows, vegetables, tractors, etc, were all part of the learning curve that the prisoners were given the opportunity to experience. That was until some "do-gooders" shut it all down because they felt they were taking advantage of the prisoners. Ugh.

Maine also has a 100% excellent woodworking shop that sells their goods in Thomaston that I can recommend to anyone looking for outstanding quality furniture pieces at about 1/2 the commercial prices being charged by private companies. We've spent more than our share at that great store and visit it regularly. Maine should be proud!

[orbaya]

Originally Posted by Cuffler

our old community back in Connecticut had a full-fledged prison farm: Cows, vegetables, tractors, etc, were all part of the learning curve that the prisoners were given the opportunity to experience. That was until some "do-gooders" shut it all down because they felt they were taking advantage of the prisoners. Ugh.

Maine also has a 100% excellent woodworking shop that sells their goods in Thomaston that I can recommend to anyone looking for outstanding quality furniture pieces at about 1/2 the commercial prices being charged by private companies. We've spent more than our share at that great store and visit it regularly. Maine should be proud!

Yes, I went to that store over the summer and was very surprised at all the different items that prisoners had made! I went home with a beautiful bookcase for my son's bedroom.