worst drought in history here this past year. >> this is a very small, very local business. it provides food for about 100 families a year. at the same time, provides income to a fair number of local businesses and suppliers. >> we are growing rare breed guinea hogs. we need fencing that supports is supply stores. there's a butcher i need to hire that is going to make fine sausages who will sell it to a restaurant. >> more and more they are discovering spending their money within the economy brings a boost to the local economy. >> the buy local movement is when you buy local, the money stays in the commune. it's better for the local community to shop with small, independent vendors. >> he was born and raised in austin, texas. his 6-year-old company buys produce from green gate farms