There has never been a better time to connect with locally sourced food producers. When I started the Wake Forest Local Food Collaborative in 2022, I had no idea how important it was but with the way things are going it’s clear that we all need food options outside of the broken food supply.
What started as a few families in my neighborhood has grown to over 1500 families with an amazing variety of vetted farmers and local producers. We now have pasture grass fed/finished beef and lamb, pasture raised chicken, eggs, woodland/pasture raised pork, raw milk, local raw honey, organic elderberry syrup, produce, organic flowers, herbal remedies and sourdough! Wake Forest Local Food Collaborative is the best option for healthier food and it has opened my eyes on what wonderful options we have right in our own community!
Sign up for the Email Reminder HERE. I send it out the Wednesday before delivery and I do share if they have specials or sales going on.
It has been amazing to see so many families join with me in supporting local farms. With the impact of food prices going up, lab created meat and the growing distrust of our broken food supply, sourcing local is more important than ever. Read below to learn who your farmers are and if you’re interested in joining us with a twice monthly order, add your email to the list.
Meet our farmers
Big October Homestead Henderson, NC – Pasture raised chicken, pork and eggs. They strive to use regenerative farming methods, environmentally friendly practices, and humane measures to produce the best chicken meat & eggs for our customers. Our chickens eat locally grown & milled non-GMO feed & fresh grass daily, which makes for healthy, highly nutritious meat and eggs for you.
The Fatted Calf – Oxford, NC – At The Fatted Calf Ranch, we raise all of our animals on pasture using regenerative, rotational grazing practices that restore the land and produce nutrient-dense food. Our cattle are 100% grass-fed and grass-finished, and our hens roam freely on open pasture to lay rich, flavorful eggs. We also craft small-batch tallow skincare using tallow from our own grass-fed and grass-finished cattle as well as other local, trusted farmers – a natural, sustainable way to nourish your skin from the farm.
Pure. Pastured. Perfection.
Seven Seasons Farm – Oxford, NC Seven Seasons Farm was started in 2018 by Chad and Chrissy Wilkins with one goal: get their seven kids off processed food and onto something real. What began as a hobby has grown into a working farm producing grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork and eggs, and raw pet milk. They are also the only Raw Milk Institute certified farm in the Triangle.
Their passion for feeding their own family well spilled over into feeding their community, and they haven’t looked back.
At the Collaborative, Seven Seasons offers raw pet milk, pasture-raised eggs, and pork weekly, with more beef coming fall 2026. Pre-ordering is recommended for milk. For guaranteed milk availability, ask about their herd share program. Herd share members always get first priority.
Double Batch Elderberry Wake Forest, NC – Small batch Elderberry Syrup made with organic ingredients and local raw NC honey. Made to order.
Many Hands Farm – Small family farm in Louisburg, NC offering “better than organic” produce and freshly milled whole wheat bread, granola, sourdough artisan bread, and sourdough sandwich bread. They offer year round salad produce including salad mix, head lettuce, Swiss chard, kale, carrots, and radishes. Everything is grown organically and will last anywhere from a week to a month.
The Happy Homestead Apothecary, Wake Forest, NC – All natural herbal soap, skincare and healing remedies. Amanda has been making all natural body care products and herbal remedies for her family and friends for years. She is passionate about herbalism and harnessing the power of plants to heal our bodies. All soaps and skincare are handmade in small batches to protect the integrity of the herbs and are made free of palm oil, preservatives, artificial colorants/scents (only all natural essential oils are used) and toxic chemicals. She uses ingredients and herbs that are pure, organically grown and harvested at their peak for maximum benefit (most of which she grows herself on their family homestead). Be sure to check her site regularly, as she plans to add new products monthly.
Fowl Play Poultry Farm – Henderson, NC – Pasture raised chicken, eggs and raw honey. Farmers John and Victor use chicken tractors to move their chickens to fresh grass daily. Pasture raised chickens are also fed locally sourced Non GMO feed, are antibiotic and hormone free. Happy healthy birds make for nutritious meat.
Y’Mijer’s Honey -Ridgeway, NC
For over 20 years, John E. Alston has been a Bee Keeper and the owner of Y’Mijer’s Honey, He
has in harvest over 20 hives and they produce an average of 800lbs. of honey. He specializes in
making pure local raw honey. The majority of the honey comes from the tulip poplar, black
berry, clover and holly trees.
Baker Bailey – Franklinton, NC – is passionate about bringing quality Gluten Free items to the community. The Bailey family lives and bakes in Franklinton and is frequently seen at town events. The motto of their company is “All of the flavor and none of the gluten!” Everything they bake is gluten free, but many items are also dairy free. They love to make custom orders for your family dietary needs. Each collab they will bring gluten free sourdough and sweet treats like chocolate chips cookies, muffins and more!
Curt’s Heat Hot Sauces is a family-owned, small-batch hot sauce company based in Goldsboro. What started as a passion for bold flavor and homegrown peppers has grown into a labor of love rooted right in our own backyard. We grow our super hot peppers in our family garden, carefully tending each plant to ensure quality, freshness, and just the right amount of heat.
Every bottle of Curt’s Heat is handcrafted in small batches, blending fresh ingredients with our own homegrown peppers to create sauces that are rich in flavor, not just heat. From garden- fresh, vine-to-bottle taste to bold, fiery blends, our goal is to make hot sauces that enhance food and bring people together around the table. As a family-run business, we take pride in being part of our local food community. We believe in supporting local agriculture, building relationships with fellow makers, and sharing real food with real stories behind it. Being part of the Wake Forest Local Food Collaborative is an exciting opportunity for us to connect directly with our neighbors and fellow food lovers. Whether you’re a longtime hot sauce enthusiast or just starting your journey into heat, we invite you to stop by, taste what we’re creating, and experience the difference that small-batch, locally grown ingredients make.
How Does This Work?
There is no required order amount or quantity however we want these amazing farmers to be able to rely on our families orders so I ask that you commit to placing an order at least monthly.
It took me about 8 months to completely phase out grocery store meat/dairy/eggs so take your time if you are making this transition for your family. You will pay more than what you pay at the grocery store however the quality is unmatched and the peace of mind that you have knowing that no matter what the food system is doing, your family will be provided for makes it worth it! We all remember the feeling of empty store shelves a few years ago. That is what urged me to do this!
The Wednesday before each order is due, I will send an email reminder. I will also include any specials, new products or sales. I will also send each link or way to order. You will have all the details you need! You don’t need to be on the email list. You can just add a reminder to your calendar however seeing the specials or any new offerings can be helpful.
- You will order directly from each farmer.
- Payment is made directly to the farmer.
- Pickup is the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month in Wake Forest from 4-5pm at Vitality chiropractic & Family Wellness. NOTE: you can absolutely arrange to pick up your order from each farmer if you choose.
This has been such a blessing because now you can pickup at one location and get all your needs met. And you have the opportunity to talk with the amazing farmers that grew your food! You will not find fresher food unless you grew it yourself. When you buy meat from the grocery store you have no idea where it was raised, what drugs it was given or how they were treated. Buying local and is better for your health and it’s better for the earth since this meat is grown within an hour from where you live.
Sign up for the Email Reminder HERE. I send it out the Wednesday before delivery and I do share if they have specials or sales going on.
The New Way To Buy Food
Join this amazing food revolution! Feel free to forward this to anyone in the local area who is interested in locally sourcing food.