Prisoners Work on Organic Farms in New Zealand

"Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor officially opened two organic gardens at the prison yesterday.

About 20 people, including representatives from the Organics Certification Body, AgriQuality, advisory organisation Organics Aotearoa New Zealand and produce supplier Fresh Direct, attended the opening.

O'Connor said the gardens would provide employment for up to 12 minimum-security prisoners, and four minimum-security prisoners at Christchurch Women's Prison."

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