Category: Buy Local

Our New Normal Isn’t Normal

I’m upset today. Not only because so many small businesses are still closed or have gone out of business entirely. What has happened to local businesses is tragic, and in that sense, I am beyond upset. Adding to my frustration is the latest news that politicians held up stimulus relief...

Sustainable Farms in Iowa

Today, we’re highlighting a few of our favorite sustainable farms in the state. At Project Buy Local, we’re not only passionate about supporting local businesses and organizations, but we support sustainable farming as much as possible. Please consider buying local food any chance you get. The benefits are endless. We...

Iowa’s Best Restaurants January 2020

Happy (late) New Year, Project Buy Local fans! Although, since the Chinese New Year officially happened yesterday, we aren’t writing this post too late to say Happy New Year – at least in China. But, we’re not in China, we’re in Iowa and today we’d like to showcase the best...

Three Reasons to Buy Local

We’ve all seen the images and quotes explaining that when you buy from a small business, you’re not helping a CEO buy a third vacation home. You’re helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom put food on the table, a dad...