TAC employs developmentally disabled people. The more work they have, the more people they can employ. So this pilot program could lead to finding more meaningful work for its employees.
TAC’s major business now is repairing cargo nets for the Air Force.
Bibb lettuce and basil could be the forerunners of a diversified business model under the label Town & Country Farms.
Both crops have proved popular with area restaurants and, who knows, you too if you like extremely fresh tasting greens and herbs. TAC is exploring making its products available to small, local groceries and the Springfield Farmers’ Market. It also might sell its produce at its Old Selma Road location.
Currently, the production is limited by the hydroponic facility and TAC is gauging interest to expand.
Let’s hope there is.
Right now one supervisor and one TAC employee are responsible for the lettuce and basil grown from seed in a soilless water medium.
If demand grows, more TAC workers can be employed and customers can enjoy locally grown produce that couldn’t be fresher. If you fancy a fresh salad or a great pesto, you might let them know there’s a market here.