Brevard County · open question · open sentiment (Tier 0) · opened 2026-10-06
The Sheriff’s Farm already grows food for the Brevard County jail, and the jail already offers trade certificates. Should the Sheriff and Eastern Florida State College pilot a short farm-and-kitchen certificate that people can start inside and finish after release?
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A farm-and-kitchen certificate with Eastern Florida State College▲ 0▼ 0
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Pair the Sheriff’s Farm and the jail kitchen with a short college certificate in horticulture or food safety, offered to anyone eligible who wants it, and track who finishes, who gets hired, and who comes back.
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The Brevard County jail holds over 1,600 people a day; in February 2023, 86.8% had not been convicted. The Sheriff asked for $61.5 million to run it in FY2025-26. It already offers GED classes, ServSafe and OSHA certificates, barbering, and the Sheriff’s Farm. See Jails & prisons.
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