You've heard of the phrase "Buy Local." But maybe you have no idea what that actually means. Whether you have a pretty good idea of what buying local is, or you have little to no idea as to what buying local means, here are 4 great articles to help you understand the true meaning and benefits of buying local!

1. Time Magazine Buying Local: How it Boosts the Economy

1. http://content.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1903632,00.html

2. Sustainable Connections: Why Buy Locally owned?

• https://sustainableconnections.org/thinklocal/why

3. ILSR: Top 10 Reasons to Shop Locally

• http://ilsr.org/why-support-locally-owned-businesses/

4. Thrive: 9 Good Reasons to Shop at Locally Owned Businesses

• http://www.buylocalrogue.org/why-buy-local/reasons-to-shop-locally.html