Prison Enterprises operates a diversified group of industry and agriculture operations located at more than five correctional facilities throughout Louisiana. The company utilizes the resources of the department in the production of food, fiber and various items used by inmates in order to lower the cost of incarceration. Prison Enterprises provides products and services to state agencies and the agencies of parishes, municipalities and several political subdivisions. It offers work opportunities to over 1700 inmates in nearly 900 different industry and agriculture positions. The company employs approximately 90 full-time employees in operations in Louisiana. Prison Enterprises is located in Baton Rouge, La.