Who we are.

Locally Grown Clothing Co. is a grassroots, message driven, lifestyle apparel company. We embrace the movement towards the resurgence of Farmers’ Markets, the rise of the organic products, and the renaissance of local agriculture across the country. We encourage supporting local business and empower people to make informed decisions in what they wear, the products they buy, and the food they eat. Locally Grown also provides business opportunities for those who share our vision and desire to bring Locally Grown to their community.

Local and regional food systems mean fresh food, vibrant communities, and a strong connection between cities and rural America. Our apparel carries the message that you are committed to supporting local and living in a place where communities, farms and individuals thrive. The decisions you make will help create a world that is sustainable for us all to live in. 

Few things have a greater effect on achieving sustainability on our planet than the choice you make at least three times a day… what to eat. Seek out locally grown produce whenever possible, get to know your farmer, begin to understand your food and join us in what it means to be Locally Grown.

How we got here.

It started with a simple idea: sell “locally grown” t-shirts at the Des Moines, Iowa Farmers’ Market. We became a vendor, opened a tent and went to work. It wasn’t long before we realized that our simple message resonated with so many different people. For us, it was about pride. But, after spending time with local farmers, growers and artisans we learned that it was about much more. It was also about our health, future generations, animal welfare, environmental preservation and protecting family farms.

Becoming a vendor at the Farmers’ Market taught us important lessons about the challenges facing family farms today. It also showed us the importance of buying local, promoting sustainable practices and supporting family farmers. For us at Locally Grown Clothing Co., our love for the Midwest - and the places we grew up - inspires us to fight to save them, and to help reverse the steep decline in the overall environmental health of our planet. Today we continue to do what we love while helping to build thriving communities and support family farmers by giving back, creating opportunities and spreading the message of Locally Grown.

What we’re doing, locally.

We do not make our own products, however unlike most companies we place a high priority on sourcing and manufacturing our products in the USA. Going against the grain in an industry dominated by overseas manufacturing is extremely challenging. We work with manufacturers in the United States that share our core values of integrity and environmentalism. Not until more companies embrace Made in the USA as a top priority, can we - as a small company - find more domestic alternatives for the products we offer our customers. The few who we use and exist today produce high-quality goods that usually come at a higher price. Our customers must not only understand our core values – but also be willing to pay this premium. We will constantly strive to counteract this trend by making a difference at home: locally and sustainably.