Quote Originally Posted by ColoradoCareMMJ
Does it matter where it was grown? Really does it make the slightest difference if it came from a suburb in denver or a cabin in breck???
To some people it does; I prefer local produce and local farmers. I think this is less of an issue with medicine than with food, though. Why not just simply tell the truth if it doesn't make the slightest difference?

As to Organic....it is just a happy-word. Just because some is grown organicly does not make it better. I have sampled amazing strains that were not grown in organic fashion.
I disagree entirely. If you tell me a product is organic, then it should be produced without synthetic pesticides or hormones. I realize it's used in a different context with regard to MJ, but it's deceptive and needs to stop. Organic may be just a happy word to you, but it has a very specific meaning to the rest of the world. Again... why not just give the consumers the whole story if it's no big deal?

But think of it like a restaurant, the places that provide less than quality meals or service will take a back seat to those that do provide a higher level of quality and service.
I think a restaurant is a good example and analogy. I think your shop should be regularly inspected by the health department, like restaurants. Like restaurants, I think the ratings should be public record so your customers can see if you're following the law. Like restaurant licensing, you should have to pass a criminal background check when applying for a license. Like a restaurant, you should pay taxes. Like restaurants, if you sell an impure or harmful product you should be shut down. I'd be fine with dispensaries being treated like restaurants, but I doubt you would. In short, I want dispensaries to be safe, ubiquitous and profitable, like restaurants.