When you are putting supplements in your body it is important to know where the ingredients were sourced and how they were grown. There are some companies importing hemp products from China and other foreign countries with lesser standards than the industry is held to in the USA. For most, it is important to know where the product you are consuming is coming from to ensure the highest standards and quality possible. Organic farming practices are essential to a contaminant-free product where there are no pesticides or herbicides present in the final product.