Farm to School: Building local partnerships
Led by School Nutrition Director Desiree Yaeger, the staff met with owner/operators Jarrod and Becca Creasy, who are passionate about raising and producing high-quality beef, pork, and lamb at their ranches in Bulloch, Candler, and Jenkins counties. Jarrod, a proud graduate of Southeast Bulloch High School, is the son of Noel Creasy and Tammy Creasy, who serves as the secretary for Southeast Bulloch's high school counselors.
Pictured above: Jarrod and Becca Creasy (Center) with Bulloch County School Nutrition staff at the Nine Twenty Company’s new facility on Gray Street in Millen, Georgia, adjacent to Fries Frozen Produce, a 70-year-old business the company purchased and is preserving. Taylor Carey (far left) is the director of processing for the new facility. Her three children attend Bulloch County Schools.
Jarrod Creasy (left) shares about his company's origins and philosophy with Bulloch County School Nutrition staff during a visit to one of the company's three ranches.
Becca Creasy (right), an owner/operator of Nine Twenty Company, speaks with Desiree Yaeger, director of School Nutrition for Bulloch County Schools.
“By building relationships with our local farmers, we gain a deeper understanding of the hard work and dedication that goes into providing the high-quality products they offer,” said Desiree Yaeger. “When we see firsthand the passion and effort it takes to build a dream and bring a vision to life, it strengthens our own commitment to the work we do. We all share in this journey, from farm to plate. The connections we make with our farmers and the dedication we put into our work allow us to truly own the responsibility of providing healthy, delicious meals to our students.”
Jarrod Creasy, an owner/operator of Nine Twenty Company, speaks with Bulloch County School Nutrition staff inside the company's new processing, storage, distribution, and retail facility in Millen, Georgia.