I was speaking of the local grower not the LHBS. The price of the LHBS is middle man.
But on the other hand HB themselves could encounter local organic hops at an LHBS on a more readily basis.
Ok you say that you would. What is your reasoning to do so?
Take in to consideration how your purchase effects your local brewing community.
And like another pointed out what if the quality wasn't as good as the hops you have used in the past?