If you or a loved one is in jail/prison, it is required to get an interview by writing a letter to Harvest Academy. The letter must include information about yourself, why you are interested in coming to Harvest Academy, and why you are looking to change your life.
If you or a loved one is not in jail/prison, you may give us a call to schedule a time to come to our campus and request an interview.
All that is needed is a burning desire to embark on a two-year journey to change your life. If accepted, we will admit you into the program immediately.
Yes. There is no outside communication for at least 90 days. This is to get our students to get the "what" and "why" of Harvest Academy by fully immersing them in our community.
All postal mail is screened by our trained staff; any inappropriate mail will be returned. Students are only allowed to receive mail from parents at the beginning of their stay. Over time, mail to and from both their immediate and extended family members is allowed.
Students are not allowed to receive mail from jails, penitentiaries and/or other treatment programs.
After the blackout period monthly phone calls are permitted to parents only. Over time, depending on behavior and program compliance, phone privileges include immediate and extended family members.
In the event of a family emergency contact Harvest Academy staff.
Students are able to acquire on-site visits with family no earlier than 7 months. No earlier than 14 months, a student may acquire off-site visits as well as the ability to see their children.
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You must be male of 18 years or older. No prescribed medications are permitted. We do not accept persons on the sex offender list, or arsonists. You must be mentally and physically capable of working in a farm setting and motivated to make a two-year commitment.
Interviewees are invited to apply in person. If you are locally incarcerated, you will need to write a letter requesting an interview. If you are not local, please call to schedule a telephone interview.
Applicants/Students do not need to bring anything with them to Harvest Academy other than picture identification, if available. All clothing, personal hygiene and other necessities are provided. Any clothing/personal items that are brought to the facility will either be donated or thrown away.