<p>America’s food system is changing, and the homesteading movement is playing a bigger role than you may realize.  In this conversation, Pete of Azure Standard shares the inspiring story behind the nationwide organic food company, their mission to strengthen regenerative agriculture and local food systems, and why more families are seeking clean, trustworthy food sources.  We also discuss supply chains, small farms, community resilience, and the growing movement toward rebuilding American agriculture from the ground up.  If you care about food freedom, regenerative farming, and creating a healthier future for the next generation, don’t miss this conversation!</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><p>- How a family health crisis led Azure’s founding family to embrace organic farming decades before it was mainstream</p><p>- The surprising story of one small Oregon farm growing into a nationwide food distribution network</p><p>- A behind-the-scenes look at Azure’s relationships with hundreds of small farms and family businesses</p><p>- How Azure keeps food distribution more resilient through privately owned trucks, warehouses, and logistics</p><p>- The challenges rising fuel costs and supply chain instability create for companies delivering food nationwide</p><p>- Why Azure is expanding with a major East Coast warehouse and what that means for the future of food access</p><p>- Why the homesteading movement is creating new opportunities for small farms, local food systems, and community</p><p>- How Azure is working directly with conventional farmers who want healthier soil and more sustainable farming methods</p><p>- Encouragement for families who want to be part of rebuilding a healthier, more trustworthy food culture</p><p><em></em><a href="https://homesteadersofamerica.com/e60-how-one-company-is-building-a-parallel-food-system-in-america-pete-strayer-of-azure-standard/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>View full show notes and transcript on the blog</strong></em></a><em><strong> + </strong></em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-S3dFJ1Pjg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em><strong>watch this episode on YouTube.</strong></em></a></p><p><strong>Thank you to our sponsors!</strong></p><p><a href="http://earthley.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Earthley.com</a> | Clean, natural, and affordable herbal remedies and body care that support health and wellness naturally </p><p><a href="http://mittysupply.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MittySupply.com</a> | Portable milking machines designed for small and medium-sized farms to save you time and simplify your daily routine</p><p><strong>RESOURCES MENTIONED</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/drop-point-locator" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Find an Azure Standard drop near you</a>!</p><p><strong>CONNECT</strong></p><p>Azure Standard | <a href="https://www.azurestandard.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azurestandard/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/azurestandard/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/azurestandard" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/azurestandard/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a> | <a href="https://x.com/azurestandard" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">X</a> </p><p>Homesteaders of America | <a href="https://homesteadersofamerica.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homesteadersofamerica/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homesteadersofamerica" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/homesteadersofamerica" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/homesteadersusa/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a><br></p>