By BRENT MARTIN
St. Joseph Post
Tyson Foods has planted a garden in open space behind its St. Joseph facility.
Tyson announced it planted a three-acre community garden this spring to grow fresh vegetables for its employees. The first sweet corn harvest took place last week. More than 10,000 ears of corn are expected to be gathered this year, enough to provide 15-20 ears to each employee and their families.
“The community garden is great for both the environment and our team members,” St. Joseph plant manager Brian Wikel said in a written statement released by the company. “We’re honored to share these fresh vegetables with our hard-working team members. They help to put protein on tables across America each day; we’ve enjoyed adding something to theirs.”
Some employees visited the garden before or after their shift. Others are visiting on their off days. Those physically unable to make it to the garden will be provided produce.
Tyson plans to expand the garden next year, planning to add a pumpkin patch and corn maze in 2022.
