Posted on August 24, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Trustees with the Fostering a Recovery Mind Set (F.A.R.M) program at the Starke County Justice Center will have their farm stand set up again this Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. As reported in the past, the F.A.R.M garden was expanded this year, resulting in a surplus of produce that is being offered to the community.
A wide variety of vegetables and plenty of plants and flowers will be available, as well as pallet art and wall hangings that the trustees have personally created. Warden Phill Cherry mentioned that they have been making some special fall and Halloween-themed art that will be for sale tomorrow.
The proceeds collected from the Farm Stand go back into the Justice Center to fund other therapeutic community programs, such as the Nurturing Fathers class and substance abuse recovery program.
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin previously reported that the first two Saturdays that the farm stand was open, a little over $1,200 was raised to continue funding these engaging, integral programs at the correctional facility.
They’ll have the farm stand set up out in front of the Starke County Justice Center located on State Road 8. The trustees will also be selling their produce and art products again next Saturday – same time, same place.
Showing posts with label Starke County Justice Center FARM Stand. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Starke County Justice Center FARM Stand. Show all posts
Friday, August 24, 2018
Monday, August 6, 2018
Starke County Sheriff Boasts Produce Sales
Posted on August 4, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin commends the staff and the inmates who have taken part in planting, growing and cultivating the vegetables that have been available for sale.
He said a majority of the produce grown and harvested goes right back to benefit the inmates for nutrition at the Starke County Justice Center.
“We expanded the garden to a little less than four acres now,” said Dulin. “About 80 percent of the produce goes to help supplement the inmate’s meals. With the other 20 percent, we found a way to bring in extra money to help fund the substance abuse program with their books or utensils they need for the class. We got the approval from the state to sell the produce wholesale to the public, like a Farmer’s Market.”
During the past two Saturdays, a little over $1,200 has been raised through the sales toward recovery programs. The funds not only support substance abuse classes. It supports a Nurturing Fathers class as well as a GED equivalent courses, horticulture, and bee hive keeping efforts. Collaboration efforts between the Starke County Justice Center and the Starke County Economic Development Foundation are ongoing for vocational training.
Dulin added that hearing positive comments from the community while they are selling the produce helps inmates in their recovery.
“We want them to reintegrate back into society and not feel like an outcast. Part of that is talking to the public at these farm stands and interacting with the public. It’s been a huge asset to them and their mindset.”
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin commends the staff and the inmates who have taken part in planting, growing and cultivating the vegetables that have been available for sale.
He said a majority of the produce grown and harvested goes right back to benefit the inmates for nutrition at the Starke County Justice Center.
“We expanded the garden to a little less than four acres now,” said Dulin. “About 80 percent of the produce goes to help supplement the inmate’s meals. With the other 20 percent, we found a way to bring in extra money to help fund the substance abuse program with their books or utensils they need for the class. We got the approval from the state to sell the produce wholesale to the public, like a Farmer’s Market.”
During the past two Saturdays, a little over $1,200 has been raised through the sales toward recovery programs. The funds not only support substance abuse classes. It supports a Nurturing Fathers class as well as a GED equivalent courses, horticulture, and bee hive keeping efforts. Collaboration efforts between the Starke County Justice Center and the Starke County Economic Development Foundation are ongoing for vocational training.
Dulin added that hearing positive comments from the community while they are selling the produce helps inmates in their recovery.
“We want them to reintegrate back into society and not feel like an outcast. Part of that is talking to the public at these farm stands and interacting with the public. It’s been a huge asset to them and their mindset.”
Friday, July 20, 2018
Starke County Justice Center F.A.R.M Program to Open Farm Stand to the Public
Posted on July 20, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Community members are invited to attend the opening day of the Starke County Justice Center Farm Stand this Saturday.
Therapeutic Community Coordinator and Jail Warden Phil Cherry said the stand will be set up tomorrow from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in front of the Justice Center, located on State Road 8.
Cherry noted that earlier this week, the trustees in the F.A.R.M (Foster a Recovery Mentality) Program picked more than 1,000 lbs of produce that will be available at the farm stand. From cucumbers to zucchini, the warden said they have more than 10 different types of produce that they grow and there will plenty to choose from.
Aside from a plethora of produce and other plants, wood pallet art that the trustees created will also be available. Cherry said the painted pallets feature a variety of things such as flowers, cartoon characters and other designs.
Additionally, honey from the hives that were recently added to the garden area will be available at future events, once the first batch is ready to be extracted.
From now through September, Cherry said the Jail will host a farmer’s market every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The events will usually be held in front of the Justice Center, with the exception of next Saturday, July 28th, when they will have a booth set up at the Bass Lake Fest.
In a previous interview, Warden Cherry shared that the money raised from these farm stand events will help fund the facility’s Therapeutic Community programs.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Community members are invited to attend the opening day of the Starke County Justice Center Farm Stand this Saturday.
Therapeutic Community Coordinator and Jail Warden Phil Cherry said the stand will be set up tomorrow from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in front of the Justice Center, located on State Road 8.
Cherry noted that earlier this week, the trustees in the F.A.R.M (Foster a Recovery Mentality) Program picked more than 1,000 lbs of produce that will be available at the farm stand. From cucumbers to zucchini, the warden said they have more than 10 different types of produce that they grow and there will plenty to choose from.
Aside from a plethora of produce and other plants, wood pallet art that the trustees created will also be available. Cherry said the painted pallets feature a variety of things such as flowers, cartoon characters and other designs.
Additionally, honey from the hives that were recently added to the garden area will be available at future events, once the first batch is ready to be extracted.
From now through September, Cherry said the Jail will host a farmer’s market every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The events will usually be held in front of the Justice Center, with the exception of next Saturday, July 28th, when they will have a booth set up at the Bass Lake Fest.
In a previous interview, Warden Cherry shared that the money raised from these farm stand events will help fund the facility’s Therapeutic Community programs.
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