Last week, I shared a post reminding everyone that local farms survive when local families actually buy from them. The response was incredible, with hundreds of new families joining our email list. Welcome!!

Now comes the important part.

 

Buying one thing.

 

One dozen eggs. One loaf of bread. One gallon of milk. One package of meat. One jar of honey.

 

If every family who believes in local food purchased just one item each month, the impact on our farmers would be enormous.

This week's ordering window is now open, and we have a couple of important updates:

🥩 This Sunday will be My Meat Farm's final Collaborative pickup. They have been a valued part of our community, and I'd love to send them off with a strong showing of support. If you've been thinking about stocking your freezer with local beef, now is the time.

🐄 Seven Seasons Farm is back! They are once again offering their incredible raw milk and pasture-raised pork, with their beef expected to return this fall.

As always, thank you for supporting the farmers, ranchers, bakers, and producers who make it possible for our community to have a stronger, more resilient local food system.

 

Location: Vitality Chiropractic & Family Wellness
616 Dr. Calvin Jones Hwy, Unit 104, Wake Forest, NC 27587
(Pull all the way in and park on the right — we'll be set up at the end of the lot)

 

 

My Meat Farm -  Manson, NC - Woodlot raised pork & grass fed beef. 

This week will be our final Collab. We are incredibly grateful for the support. encouragement, and friendships we have found through the Collab over the years.  Our sincere thanks go especially to Sabrina, whose vision, hard work, and dedication created a space where farmers and customers could come together in a meaningful way.  Being part of the Collab has been a privilege, and we are thankful for all that it has brought to our family and farm.

 

Orders will close early this week on Friday night.  We have the following cuts on special:

 

Beef Tenderloin- 2.6lbs $75

Whole NY Strip- 3.9lbs $90

 

Please email us if you are interested in one of the specials as they are not listed on our website.

 

Click HERE to order by Friday evening.

 

Big October Homestead - Epsom, NC - Pasture raised chicken and eggs and pastured pork. 
Eggs

Chicken eggs (return clean, untorn cartons for $0.50 off)

Whole

Spatchcock

Bone in breast

Boneless skinless breast

Wings

Leg quarters

Thighs

Drumsticks

Liver

Hearts

Feet

Bone broth kits (10% off)

Shares pickup (June)

Whole turkeys (on clearance for $90, only 2 left!!)

Bone in turkey breast (10% off, only 1 left!)

Wings (10% off)

Leg quarters (10% off)

Giblet packs (10% off, includes neck/liver/heart)

Ham (boneless, nitrate free)

Ham steaks (2 per pack)

Pork neckbones

Pigs feet

 

Click HERE to order by Saturday

 

The Fatted Calf Ranch - Oxford, NC - Grass-fed and grass-finished beef, free-range eggs, and herb-infused tallow skincare. Our animals are rotated daily on fresh pasture and are raised with no hormones or antibiotics - ever.

Beef - We are sold out this week but will have beef back in stock for the next Collab! 

Eggs - pasture raised, free range eggs from the happiest hens. $8 per dozen. 

Tallow skincare - small-batch, herb-infused tallow skincare using grass-fed tallow, along with organic oils and botanicals. This includes face creams, whipped body creams, soaps, salves, bath bombs, shaving cream and more!

 

Create an account and choose Wake Forest Food Collaborative as your pickup option. Payments can be made online by credit card or at pickup with cash, Venmo, or credit card. We also accept EBT.t

 

Foul Play Poultry Farm + Y'Mijers Honey - Henderson, NC -

Summer Starts Here!

Stock up on local goodness this weekend with Fowl Play Poultry Farm at the Wake Forest Food Collab!

From pasture-raised chicken and farm-fresh eggs to delicious local honey, we've got everything you need for backyard cookouts, family dinners, and easy summer meals.

Whether you're grilling wings, a spatchcock chicken, or meal prepping for the week, now is the perfect time to fill your freezer with locally raised poultry.

Place your order today:
Call or Text John Earl Alston: (252) 430-9529
Order Online: fowlplay.eatfromfarms.com

Order Deadline: Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 PM

Fresh. Local. Raised with Care.

Pasture-Raised Chicken
Farm Fresh Eggs
Local Honey

Support local farmers and bring the taste of summer home to your table!

Chicken
• Whole Chicken – $6.75/lb
• Spatchcock Chicken – $7.25/lb
• Cornish Hen – $7.50/lb
• Breast (boneless & skinless, 2/pack) – $13.25/lb
• Breast (bone-in, 2/pack) – $12.25/lb
• Leg Quarters (2/pack) – $8.00/lb
• Drumsticks (4/pack) – $8.00/lb
• Thighs (4/pack) – $9.00/lb
• Wings (6/pack) – $8.50/lb
• Backs (2/pack) – $5.00/lb
• Gizzards – $7.00/lb
• Hearts – $7.00/lb
• Livers – $6.00/lb
• Feet – $4.75/lb
• Chicken Tenders – $14.00/lb
• Eggs – $8.00/doz

Turkey
• Whole Turkey – $7.75/lb

Local Honey
• 1 lb bottle – $17
• 1.5 lb glass jar – $20
• 3 lb bottle – $37

 

Seven Seasons Farm - Small family farm offering raw Jersey milk (pet treat and herd shares) and listed with the Raw Milk Institute. We also offer grass fed beef and pasture raised pork. 

 

All animals are raised outside with access to pasture and supplemented with a locally sourced, non-GMO grain from Warren County. (herd shares get top priority so get a herd share for guaranteed milk) 

 

When placing an order from our store, you must pay when placing your order or you can choose to pay offline.  If you choose offline payment please bring cash.  We only accept online payments and cash. Thank you!

 

Order HERE by Sunday at noon

 

Double Batch Organic Elderberry-   Wake Forest, NC -  Elderberry Syrup, is a great first defense against seasonal colds, flus and allergies. Elderberry syrup is a natural and effective way to support your immune system and keep your family healthy. 

 

Our elderberry is small batch made to order with organic elderberries, spices, filtered water and local raw honey. We also offer vegan, sugar free and baby safe options.

 

Place orders by Saturday evening. Click HERE to order.

 

Many Hands Farm - Louisburg, NC - We are a small family farm that grows “beyond organic”. Our greens are washed and packed Friday so they stay fresh for at least a week (many customers say they last two weeks!).

 

New on the website:
Celery, Green Beans, Dill, Basil, and Beets! Carrots and onions are newish as well. Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

 

Don’t forget to preorder your sourdough goodies to ensure you get what you want!

 

Order HERE!  (order sourdough by Friday)

 

The Happy Homestead Apothecary,   Wake Forest, NC – All natural herbal remedies, skin care and handcrafted soap.  All products are handmade in small batches to protect the integrity of the herbs, most of which are grown on their family homestead in Granville County. Amanda and her family are preparing for their move out of the suburbs and onto their farm this fall and they need to lighten their load. She is offering an amazing deal that you do not want to miss. 

 

For all orders that subtotal over $50, you will receive 15% off with discount code MOVE (this will also remove all shipping charges for Collab pickup).

 

Take advantage of this, and be sure to stock up on all of the herbal goodies!

 

 

Baker Bailey - Franklinton, NC - Gluten free sourdough and baked goods (many dairy free as well). They love to make custom orders for your family dietary needs. 

In addition to all the regular favorites that Baker Bailey brings each week, she will also have her starter for sale!

To pre-order any of Baker Bailey's Delicious treats, use the link provided:

 

Order HERE by Saturday

 

 

I will have some beautiful organically grown zucchini this Sunday! It is Pay-What-You-Can and 100% goes to our non profit. 

 

Please reach out if you need help growing food! That is why we are here, to restore your relationship with the soil and teach you how to grow your own food.

 

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From the garden,