Hey, they still let you have a prison farm in TN?
We used to have one in Sussex county but the courts ruled that expecting prisoners to slop hogs, milk cows, fork manure, weed a field were all demeaning, cruel punishments.
Gee, I always was told they built character, responsibility and self-sufficiency.
Makes you question judges judgment when those are banned but picking up the anthropological refuse tossed from car windows along the highway is wholesome and refreshing for the inmates.
Yes, they do! Until a few years ago, this prison was self sufficient. They cut back a few years ago, but it's amazing what all they do. They have a dairy that provides milk to Turner dairies. They grow tons of vegetables, and send overstock to other prisons in the West Tn area. They have a small engine shop where I got 2 craftsman mowers overhauled and painted for parts plus $20. They have a leather shop where we get custom belts, cell holders, whatever you can think up. There is an upholstery shop, they cut and sell firewood, and have orchards.
It would be a great place if it wasn't for the 2600 maximum security inmates...lol. There are even a few good fishing holes, when you can get permission to fish.