The Wilson Local Food Collaborative is a once-a-month gathering that connects our community directly to the farmers, bakers, and food makers who grow and craft real food right here at home. Modeled after the Wake Forest Local Food Collaborative, this event creates a simple, consistent space to pick up fresh, seasonal foods, support small local producers, and build relationships around the table. Join us on the 1st Sunday of every month from 4–5pm at Casita Brewing Company (217 S Street, Wilson) to shop local, meet your farmers, and be part of a growing movement to strengthen our local food system — one month at a time.
You can get on the email list to receive a email the Wednesday before each drop HERE
Meet The Farmers & Producers
Back to Basics Ranchis a regenerative family farm in Henderson, North Carolina, founded in 2017 out of a simple conviction: our food should nourish our bodies, honor the land, and glorify God’s design. What began as a homestead has grown into a mission to restore integrity, nutrition, and stewardship to our food system.
Using rotational grazing and time-tested regenerative practices inspired by farms like Polyface, we raise 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef and lamb, pastured poultry and turkey, woodland-raised pork, pastured eggs, and raw A2/A2 Jersey milk. Our animals are raised without vaccines, antibiotics, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers—ever. Pigs and chickens receive a local, organic, soy-free grain from Sunrise Farms in Virginia, a Mennonite-owned farm with quarterly third-party testing to ensure it is pesticide-free (results available upon request).
We believe God has already provided everything needed for healthy soil, healthy animals, and healthy people. Our commitment to stewardship continues into the next generation—our daughter was selected as a Steward at Polyface Farms and recently returned from a five-month internship, bringing home practical knowledge she is eager to implement here on the ranch.
At Back to Basics Ranch, our hope is simple: to rebuild soil, restore health, and provide truly nourishing food for families today and generations to come.
Ample Farm, a small regenerative farm in Ayden, North Carolina, is committed to raising honest food and stewarding the land God has entrusted to us.
We raise grass-fed, grass-finished beef, and pasture-raised chicken – all without shortcuts, synthetic inputs, or gimmicks. But more than that, we’re building something that matters: a farm rooted in faith, family, and a long term vision of restoration.
Our days are full; tending to animals, moving fencing, growing pasture, and caring for our Land, often with the help of our kids by our side. This work is hard, but it’s good. And we consider it a privilege to do it for our community.
The name “Ample” reflects what we believe the land can be when it’s cared for rightly; abundant, life-giving, and enough. It also reflects the kind of life we want to cultivate: one of generosity, margin and purpose. there’s enough here – for us, for our animals and four our neighbors – when we steward it well.
We farm because we believe God calls us to take dominion over the land; not by dominating it, but by tending it faithfully. Everything we do is Soli Deo Gloria – for the glory of God alone.
We’re thankful for every customer who chooses to support our farm. When you buy from us, you’re not just getting nutrient dense food, you’re investing in something that matters.
We’re glad you’re here and we’d be honored to be your farmers.
Bear Fruit Bakery – Hello We are Bear Fruit Bakery, a cottage bakery located in Goldsboro, NC. We provide our community with sourdough and fresh-milled breads and baked goods made with organic and thoughtfully sourced ingredients you can recognize and pronounce. Our heart is to bring people together around the table.
Dogwood Coffee Roasters began three years ago when we started roasting our own beans over a gas grill with just a rotisserie basket. Today, we are a local micro-roastery using professional equipment to craft small-batch, specialty coffee. As a husband and wife team, we source ethically grown, fair trade beans, paying close attention to every detail from the farmer to the cup. More than just flavor, we love how coffee brings people together—pulling up a seat and sharing a great cup of coffee and conversation with a friend.
Lindsay’s Custom Baking – Lindsay, a former teacher who is now a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom. She lives in Wilson with her husband, Patrick and their three children. She loves cooking, baking, and sharing her skills with others. Lindsay also works at their non-profit, Community Life Training (CLT) as the Curriculum Coordinator. It is a great opportunity to not only learn new skills, but to share what she knows with others.
As the mother of a child with a rare genetic disorder, Lindsay has done a lot of research into nutrition and healthy living. She strives to use all clean, natural ingredients in her foods. She has also extensive experience cooking for those with gluten sensitivities and other allergies. Lindsay is excited to share her baking with Wilson and the surrounding communities!
Tomlinson Farms – We are a small, family farm that uses regenerative practices to raise seasonal produce and livestock to create better quality products and soils. Our main goal is to create a product that is not only better for you, but also better for the environment and better for our soils. We want to hand down our farm to the next generation in better shape than we received it. We rotationally graze our laying hens, pigs and broilers. We use no till and minimum till for our vegetable. Our vegetables are always pesticide free.
Honey & Wild Co. is rooted in the simple belief that the best remedies come from nature — and from home. Crafted in the heart of Wilson, our organic elderberry syrup is made in small batches using pure ingredients, raw honey, and time-honored herbal traditions. Every bottle is thoughtfully prepared to support your family’s wellness in a way that feels both powerful and gentle — just as nature intended. We believe health should be wholesome, local, and a little bit wild. What started as a kitchen remedy has grown into a mission: to bring clean, nourishing herbal support to our community and beyond. From immune-boosting elderberry to future botanical blends, everything we create is rooted in integrity, simplicity, and the sweet goodness of raw honey.
Abundant Life Farm, Bethel NC – Abundant Life Farm is a small farm that focuses on producing organic and heirloom vegetables. We are Jesus-loving farmers who believe we are caretakers of the soil for future generations. Because of that, we practice regenerative agriculture to build up the soil and attempt to limit our footprint by using biodegradable pots and bags. In April & May we have seedlings available for purchase. Weather dependent, we offer a variety of seasonal vegetables from May to August. Due to the natural variability and ripeness of our produce, items are available for same-day purchase only and are not listed online.
Meadow Homestead — Nashville, NC – Meadow Homestead began with a simple goal: better food for our family. Four years in, we’re grateful to share that same quality with our neighbors and community. We raise pasture-raised eggs and pork and grow seasonal summer vegetables — all without pesticides or herbicides. Our animals are raised on non-GMO feed with plenty of room to roam, and our vegetables are nourished with compost and organic granular fertilizer. Good farming starts with good inputs, and we believe that care — for the land, the animals, and the people eating the food — makes all the difference.
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 Wilson Local Food Collaborative at Casita Brewing Company 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.
Copper Penny Processing is a small skin care business based in Pinetops, North Carolina, founded in 2024. What began as a personal passion project has grown into a family centered venture, inspired by life as a stay at home mom and a desire to create high-quality, nourishing products for others.
Our name comes from two of the animals on our farm, copper the cow , and penny the donkey, who represent the heart behind everything we do. We set out to make skin care products that are gentle, effective, and crafted with simple recognizable ingredients you can trust.
We believe in balance, offering a range of products to suit different preferences, including fragrance-free options, blends scented with essential oils, and selections made with fragrance oils. Every product is thoughtfully, formulated, and safe enough for our family, including our baby, so you can feel confident using them on your skin as well.
Whenever possible, we prioritize locally sourced ingredients. Many of our products are made with milk from our own goats, and we use beef tallow sourced from nearby farms to ensure quality sustainability and a connection to our community
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 bi-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 1st Sunday of each month in Wake Forest from 4-5pm at Casita Brewing. 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 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.
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