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Bleckley County Schools
We Are GEORGIA Grown
Feed My School For A Week
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Farmers and Vendors
Southern Press and Packing - Blueberries
After 12 years of growing fresh blueberries, Shawn Davis and the rest of the team began to experiment with their
blueberries in attempt to achieve a blueberry juice that was healthy and tastes great too. In 2012, Southern Press and
Packing launched their new juice containing 100% pure blueberry
juice and 1/2 cup of fruit in every 4 oz. bottle!
Contact Info: (912) 807-0422
Location: 1865 Peacock Dairy Rd, Blackshear, GA 31516
LG Herndon Jr. Farms, Inc.—Vidalia Onions
The fresh onions used this week are from L. G. Herndon Jr. Farms, Inc. . They are a family owned and operated business and have been in business for over 30
years as growers of Vidalia Sweet Onions, Supersweet Corn, Green leafy vegetables, and most recently Sweet Potatoes. Herndon Farms originated in 1979, under
the inspiration of L. G. “Bo” Herndon Jr. He began his farming career with only one small tractor, a small piece of land, and a few hogs. His wife Gill, worked out-
side of the home for 14 years to take care of the household expenses so the farm’s income could be generated back into the business. Over the course of 30
years, the farming operation has grown. They now produce 500 acres of Vidalia Sweet Onions, 900 acres of sweet corn (white, yellow, and bi-color), 500 acres of
leafy green vegetables (collards, mustard, turnips and kale) and 200 acres of Sweet Potatoes. As a family business, Bo’s nephew Jason, manages the farm, his wife
Gill and daughter Maghen Mitchell work with long time employee Carolyn Wilkes running the day to day office
duties. They strive to maintain a reputation of high- quality and consistency that has come to define the Hern-
don name. They are members of the Vidalia- Montgomery Chamber of Commerce and the Toombs-
Montgomery-Vidalia Onion Growers Association.
Contact Info: [email protected]
http://vidaliasfinest.com/
Call: 912-565-7640
FAX: 912-565-7158
Location: 1188 Lawson Rd., Lyons, GA 30436
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Butts Farm—Wheat
The wheat used during this week is currently being
grown on Butts Farm here in Cochran, Georgia. You
can ride by the field on Butts Road and see a beauti-
ful field of wheat. This wheat has been harvested,
cleaned, ground, and made into bread products for
all of the Bleckley County Schools. All Yeast Rolls in
Bleckley County are made with 51% Whole Grain
Flour from Cochran, Georgia. This is true fresh Geor-
gia Grown at its best!
Location: 149 Butts Road, Cochran, GA 31014
Contact Info: backtothebasics101.com
Contact Ginger for fresh, whole grain, ground flour
L & R Farms— Eggs
Since 1964 when the company began with only contract farms, L & R Farms has grown to the second-largest in-line production-
processing facility with 1,240,000 hens that average a total of 22 truck loads of eggs per week.
Contact: Phone: (706)-693-4336 Fax: (706)-693-4589
Location: 1236 Wayne Poultry Rd. Pengrass, GA 30567
Pictured above is Johnny and Ginger Butts with their sons Cody and Kyle
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Coggins Farms— Veggie Cup and Ranch Dip
Location: 2086 J Frank Culpepper Rd. Lake Park, GA 31636
Contact: (229) 559-5288
Daisy Adams Farm— Strawberries
Located in Cochran, Georgia, Daisy Adams is a small, family owned farm with the mission of providing a safe, fun, and educational
opportunity as well as proving a great social spot for friends. Daisy Adams produces fresh strawberries, blueberries, and many
other types of fresh produce.
Contact: [email protected]
478-298-2560
478-697-3207
Location: 230 Daisy Adams Rd. Cochran, GA 31014
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Jaemor Farms— Strawberries
Built on family values and hard work, Jaemor Farms has been a family owned and operated farm for almost 100 years. Their mis-
sion is to offer a fresh, quality produce with a taste you won’t be able to experience anywhere else.
Contact: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected]
Location: 40081 U.S. Hwy 441, Commerce, GA 30529
Lauri Jo’s—Pepper Jelly
Home canning, a much loved hobby, began at the local high school canning plant in Moultrie, Georgia and blossomed into a full-blown business. The business now serves “Southern Favorites” in 41 states and counting. With a few of Lauri Jo’s great-grandmother’s recipes, combined with some of her husband’s and her own, they are able to offer products that are unique to the South. They are a small, family-owned and operated business, looking for opportu-nities to grow and expand. Lauri Jo personally oversee all aspects of pro-duction, from selecting fresh, choice local produce, to the final processing and shipping. She proudly shops with local farmers and supports our Southern roots.
“I like to look at “Preserving” with a very open eye. From my God, to my family, to my job, I love to live each day with a burning
passion looking for ways that I can, “Preserve the South, One Day at a Time.” Lauri Jo
Contact Information: [email protected] 229-769-3391
Location: 4428 Highway 319 North, Normal Park, GA 31771
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Lane Orchards— Peach Cup
Beginning in 1908, Lane Southern Orchards has been planting, growing, and harvesting some of the best-tasting Georgia grown
pecans and peaches. This family-owned and operated farm maintains over 3,000 acres of peach orchards and pecan groves along
with other fresh produce such as strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi.
Location: 50 Lane Rd. Fort Valley, GA 31030
Contact: 478-825-3362
Sanfilippo & Son—Peanut Butter
Not All Nuts Are Created Equal...that’s the idea behind the Sanfilippo & Son Compa-
ny and their selection of the best quality peanuts for Fisher Peanut Butter. Corpo-
rate offices are located at 1703 N. Randall Rd, Elgin IL 60123-7820 but John B. San-
filippo & Sons has another location in Bainbridge, Georgia. The peanut butter used
in the Peanut Butter Cookies on Monday and also in the Peanut Butter & Jelly Sand-
wich served Friday was made in Bainbridge, Georgia from Georgia Peanuts. Thanks
to Ernie Purcell for his help to provide peanut butter made in Georgia for this week.
Contact Information: 1251 Colquitt Hwy, Bainbridge, GA 39817
(229) 246-6887
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Billy Williams Farms— Butterbeans and Fresh Peas
Locally grown, Billy Williams produces some of the best beans in Middle Georgia
Location: 527 Daisy Adams Rd. Cochran, GA 31014
Contact: (478) 934-9424
Southern Valley Farms—Squash Casserole
At Southern Valley, Kent Hamilton is a 6th generation farmer whom strives to offer customers fresh produce year
round from one of their three locations. Along with squash, Southern Valley also grows green beans, zucchini, bell pep-
pers, eggplant and many other great tasting vegetables.
Location: 2775 Ellenton- Norman Park Road Norman Park Georgia 31771
Contact: 229.769.3676
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Atlanta Fresh Artisan Creamery-Greek Yogurt Cup
In 2009 Ron Marks decided he wanted to combine fresh dairy with his passion for food and flavor; this was the beginning of Atlan-
ta Fresh. Along with friends and family, Ron teamed up with local farmers and produced his first batch of Greek yogurt. Today,
Atlanta Fresh produces Greek yogurt using only fresh milk from local, fully-pastured and grass fed cows in small batches resulting
in a great tasting Greek yogurt.
Contact: 678-240-4660
Location: 6679 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. #M Norcross, GA 30092
Stone Creek Hydroponics— Red and Green Leaf Romaine Salad Cup
After buying a 26 acre farm, Zach Unruh and his wife decided they wanted to start
a hydroponic greenhouse in northeast Georgia. Stone Creek Hydroponics now
grows beautiful and healthy lettuces with out the use of pesticides, fungicides, or
other harsh chemicals.
Contact: [email protected] or 706-371-3569
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Southern Press and Packing, Inc.—Regenerate 100% Blueberry Juice
With 12 years of experience growing blueberries, they know there is more to blueberries than just pie-fillings and a quick snack. Southern Press & Packing proudly brings to market a 100% blueberry juice with the flavor and natural sweetness of fresh blueberries. Pressed from a Special Blend of 100% Blueberries that al-lows the natural sweetness of the berry to give Regenerate it’s fresh blueberry taste.
*NEVER from Concentrate *NO Sugar Added and a Powerful Antioxidant *Flash Pasteurized for Best Quality and Up to 2 year Shelf Life *Each Bottle Contains Juice Equivalent to 1 Pound of Blueberries. *Blueberries Offer Many Nutrition and Health Benefits *Blueberries are Recognized as a Super Fruit *All By-products of their juicing are Re-purposed for a positive impact on the environment. *80 Calories per 5 ounce serving *Virtually No Fat
Location: 1865 Peacock Diary Road, Blackshear, GA 31516
Contact Info: 912-807-0422
Web Address: www.southernpressandpacking.com
Merrell Farms—Collard Greens
With over 45 years of tilling the ground and growing fresh
produce, Merrell Farms has been a leader in growing and
producing crops for Middle Georgia markets and grocery
stores. From seed to shelf Merrell Farms grows and produc-
es collard greens, turnip greens, peas, peaches, watermelons, sweet corn, tomatoes, okra, squash, cucum-
bers, beans, pecans and other greens. Not only is this fresh produce grown but processed and distributed to
local grocery stores (Harvey’s and Piggly Wiggly in Cochran, GA), national vendors and retailers. Merrell
Farms is located in Vienna, Georgia.
Location: 738 W. Pine Street, PO Box 253, Vienna, Georgia 31092
Contact Info: 229-886-2607 Robert Merrell Lee, Sr.
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R & A Orchards—Apples (Applesauce)
R & A Orchard had its beginning in 1947 when Ann Futch’s father and mother planted their fruit trees in
Gilmer County. In 1983 the third generation entered the family orchard business when Ann’s son planted
his first tree for a FFA school project. R & A Orchard has approximately 60 acres of apple trees and approxi-
mately 10 acres of peaches and nectarines. The apples used this week for applesauce were grown at R & A
Orchards in the Fall 2012.
Location: 5505 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, Georgia 30536
Contact Info: 706-273-3821
Web Address: www.randaorchards.com
Email: [email protected]
Frito Lay-Chips
Frito Lay commits to providing quality products that customers deserve. Containing less than 20% satu-
rated fat, Frito Lay provides a healthier snack made from potatoes, corn, and grain cooked in sunflower,
canola, and corn oil.
Contact: (478) 987-6100
Location: 1200 Ga Highway 247 South Kathleen, GA
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Lords-Sausage Links
Lord’s is a small, family owned business located in Dexter, GA. They are USDA approved and supply custom-
ers with fresh pork sausage, cracklings, and country cured meats.
Contact: [email protected] or (478) 875-3101
Location: 310 Line St, Dexter, GA 31019
Black Gold—Potatoes (Potato Chips)
A multi-generation, family owned organization firmly planted in North Dakota’s
Red River Valley more than 80 years ago, Black Gold Farms has evolved into a
global potato production, sales, and service company and industry leader. They
are the nation’s largest supplier of chip potatoes. The name “Black Gold” was
adopted in 1965 when the family entered the registered Angus cattle business.
“Black” symbolized the fertile, truly deep ebony black soil deposited by Ice Age
glaciers and the Black Angus hide. The “Gold” represented the golden chip potato skin and potential value
of the newly named company. Today the extensive network of operations is made up of 17,000 acres in
production in 11 states around the country.
The red, irrigated sands of Pulaski, Dooly and Wilcox Counties are very productive and serve the important
late May to July 4th shipment window for Black Gold potato production. The location of the Frito Lay plant
in Kathleen, Georgia is a perfect match. Black Gold at Hawkinsville has close to 10 full-time and 30 seasonal
employees.
Location: 131 Firetower Road, Hawkinsville, Georgia 31036
Contact Info: Mr. Marty Gross, Farm Manager 478-957-8826
Web Address: www.blackgoldpotato.com
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Samples Foods— Meat
Starting in 1965 with Ed Samples and his three partners, Samples Foods does an exceptional job offering quality, portion con-
trolled frozen foods based on the customers needs.
Location: 635 Green St. NW Atlanta, GA 30318
Contact: [email protected] or 404.355.6990 / 1.800.486.6992
Bleckley County High and Middle Agriculture Classes
Location: Bleckley County High School and Bleckley County Middle School
Contact: Doyle Floyd at [email protected] or 478-934-6258
Under the direction and supervision of Doyle Floyd, the Agriculture classes at Bleckley County High School and Bleckley County
Middle School planted gardens this school term in order to supply fresh produce to the School Nutrition Program for use in the
daily meal production of lunch. Throughout the 2014-2015 school year students have planted, nurtured and harvested various
produce. This produce has been provided to the School Nutrition Program and was prepared for use with student meals. Brussel
Sprouts, Fresh Carrots, Swiss Chard, Spinach, Fresh Greens are just a few…….
A Special Thanks to Mr. Floyd
for the extra effort made in the local school gardens!
