There is a saying that goes: "In every walk of nature, one receives far more than he seeks." At The Charlotte County Jail, several inmates are serving time for their crimes, but they are also reaping a harvest through the jail's hydroponic program.
"A little different process every day," said Travis Palmer, an inmate at the jail, "Like somedays, one day we'll grow peppers and cucumbers and then harvest lettuce one day a week usually replant."
Officials with the Charlotte County Jail told Wink News that the program's goal is to reduce the inmate population and provide a different space for inmates that offers more greenery and peace of mind.
"It gives you purpose. I mean, being in a situation you're in jail is not a good situation. No matter what, we're giving you purpose and positivity every day," said Palmer.
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