What do I look for in a new grower

Now that we have decided to cut our losses and move on to a new grower what should we look for to make sure we don't get burned again? My step father's first grower was honest and caring. He was a wonderful man who had been growing for 30 years and very active in the fight for marijuana legalization. Unfortunately he was found dead in his cell after being arrested for trying to defend his property. This most recent grower came across the same way although less experienced he claimed to care about his patients and said he was not into it for the money.He turned out to be less than truthful and changed the rules repeatedly making dealing with him very stressful. My step father uses his meds for depression anxiety and back pain and dealing with this last grower has put him in a very scary emotional place. He is on disability and is lucky to have any extra money each month so I need to make sure this next grower is someone we can trust. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

You look for someone with variety and reasonable prices. And it's important they are 100% organic. GL

Just as said above. If your still looking I am currently seeking a patient. I'd be happy to chat some more if ur in the yamhill county area IR can be monthly

Always find someone that can provide samples and, in my opinion can provide meds right from the time of signing. Most quality growers have excess available that can carry you until the harvest of the plants on your card come in. There are too many stories of inexperienced growers promising the world and then not being able to deliver.

Always discuss the details up front of how much (if any) is provided free and/or what the cost for additional amounts is.

I'm not in the "must be all organic" camp. But you should absolutely understand how they grow, what inorganic pest controls are used and if they use anything in flower. (If they use stuff in flowering stage it is likely to still be in the meds that you smoke -that's bad).

Written contracts are nice, but it can be an awkward discussion if people aren't used to them. I think they are helpful because then important assumptions are put in writing. That helps avoid mis-communications. I would personally never think of going to court over one of the contracts, they just help avoid some arguments.

More than anything just talk to people, trust your gut, and if it's not working out - cut your losses and move on until you find the right grower.

sounds like a lot of money looking 4 a grower 100---150 every time you get a new grower dam and just think pills are only 1.00 for 120 of them or more you can sell them for like 5 and up --------they are fucking us around making it hard or seem hard to do we are fucked ----------

To the OP. I have read and followed some of your your post now and I can say contract. Get everything in writing ahead of time, all the details. I do this with all my patients. It protects the grower and the patient. It can also help to protect all parties against law enforcement.
I wish I could help more but I am in Medford witch my be to far south for you. But if you like to contact me, see my profile and I can send you a copy of the legal contracts I use. I would urge you to use it when signing up with any one in the future.

indicapimp said:

sounds like a lot of money looking 4 a grower 100---150 every time you get a new grower dam and just think pills are only 1.00 for 120 of them or more you can sell them for like 5 and up --------they are fucking us around making it hard or seem hard to do we are fucked ----------

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Yeah, the rule change last year boosting the costs really sucks for the patients. Makes it expensive to change. When really it should be as easy as possible so that people aren't forced financially to stay with a bad grower.

Since the changes in the rules made it difficult financially for many people to change growers, here's a possible solution - have the grower pay for the change, and the patient can reimburse him by paying a small amount extra per month, or per ounce, until it's repaid. Since the grower can consider the license fee a cost of production, that should be allowed by the rules.