Azure Standard - The Complete Process

[@grammyspieface1]

Im glad you did this I am picking up our order this afternoon ! So thank you!! Now I know what to expect!!

[@rickandmarshadownes524]

I've heard abt Azure for years, but your explanation was the best thing I've heard

[@dianadollar6050]

GoodmorningY'all havesome greatvids.

[@monkeychicken27]

Thank you for you’re video. I was really after the drop procedure, but I found other videos that corroborate the idea.

[@josiegallegos7144]

Awesome!!! I am glad you made this video. Showing what you ordered and then explaining it was a great idea. I am ordering my first order today. Thank you so much for taking your time to share this.

[@dbaileyanorchardistsdaught5041]

Very helpful, thank you! I’m very lucky, we have an Azure locates 9 miles south of us in Dufur Oregon! Love the company’s products and what all that they stand for!

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Orchardist’s Daughter D Bailey yes you are fortunate! That is their home base.

[@cathleencaratan3373]

I’ve started soaking my grains, drying them and then grinding my own flour. This will be great for buying the grains in bulk.

[@heyitsagoodlife]

This is amazing!!!! Exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you for sharing!

[@pabackyardhomesteading6709]

I ordered some stuff today with the link. I will let you know how their pectin is this weekend 😀 I also decided to try the coconut aminos since yall like them. I am so excited thank you Andrea!

[@Greens5511]

U r so right! To not go to the store saves so much money! I continually try to "make do" with what I have on hand and it is not only fun to do, it is like saving money 3 fold! You don't buy an item, u use an item u already have and u don't buy something u didn't plan on buying...oh well I should have said 4 fold, u don't spend gas money going to the store! Thanks for this info, I am seriously considering it for staples too.

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

Thanks for sharing, I always wondered how this worked. I was just saying to hubby the other day that I need to find an inexpensive bulk supplier for dish soap and such. I tried making home made laundry/etc. soap and its less than ideal. I’ll have to investigate Azure.

[@myoldasskitchen2467]

Word of warning!! Your drop is going depend GREATLY on your drop coordinator! I had my first and last pick up recently! Learning from my mistakes may save you from a tremendous headache!! #1: BE A PEST! Contact your drop coordinator days before the drop to see if there is a time change! Contact your coordinator the day b4 the drop to DOUBLE check if there is a time change for the drop and make sure they add YOUR name/number to their contact list!!! Especially if you are driving any sort of distance! My drop 45-60 minutes away! I unfortunately was NOT a pest and took the coordinators word for it that she WOULD inform me of any changes (MISTAKE!) #2 Place a very small first order to see if this drop is being ran well and if this is something you actually want to deal with in the future! ( TG I did do that!) #3 Search online for azure standard "complaints" don't just search azure standard! Also their Instagram is scrubbed ie: they remove complaints!! What happened? The coordinator emailed me time of drop ect...I emailed back with my phone # and asked that she PLEASE contact me if their were any pickup/drop delays bc I was driving far! Well 50 minute drive no truck! No people! Texted coordinator she says drop is now 4pm not 2pm! I have to work so I can't stay for 2 HOURS! The coordinator was absolutely impossible to work with getting my stuff! Took multiple texts, phone calls, contacting azure customer service!! I knew right away this going to be bad and asked azure to just refund me so I didn't have to deal with it! NOPE! She had told azure she was going to drop the items off on my porch while I was at work! NOPE! Didn't happen! Never happened!! 2nd day she refused to answer any messages at all! And I had to spend more time with customer support - basically she was holding my items that I PAID for hostage! Mind you I asked her to leave the items 2 miles from the drop at one of my spouses clients! Instead of answering me if she would.. she called the client BEFORE WE DID! The client thought she was a lunatic and of course didn't know what she was talking about! So then she refused to leave it where I told her! ( remember its paid for and belongs to me!)! 2 days of back and forth HELL due to no fault of my own! Finally got my plants she kept my milk! Longer story!! Be warned! Btw she finally left my items at the place I asked her to leave them in the first place!! Also ...she tried to say she told me 4 o'clock until I sent her a copy of the email! I felt like this is some kind of scam she does so people just leave their stuff and she keeps it? Could be wrong!? But I gotta call it like I see it! Fyi Coordinators are NOT paid! So its whomever volunteers!! Azure customer service- first girl actually made things worse!!! 2nd one Hannah was a god send! Ty Hannah you rock!! Quality of items? Ask HER about my milk! Plants: Pretty good for being in a semi truck for a week! Giving em some tlc now Also I think most of the youtubers are paid affiliates but I could be wrong!

[@tawniafreeman3818]

I just got done reading about Azure and they started in my home state of Oregon. Very interesting story. Thank you for sharing

[@amyjacob2100]

Wow! It's like Christmas watching you open all those boxes of wonderful food!

[@MsKaty0311]

Thanks, you had a lot of different things than I’ve not seen on other videos

[@MelAmsey]

I am a drop coordinator, for over a year now. I’ve been asked several times about drops when it’s raining. Can you share what your drop does when it’s raining pretty hard? TIA

[@janicehanson3263]

I just found you through Azure’s website. You are my spirit sister. I was just like you until I lost my hands and feet from a kidney stone turned sepsis. It was my birthday 2012. I guess I’ll be watching your videos today.❤️🥰❤️

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Thank you!! You are so sweet❤️❤️❤️ and welcome!

[@ferniseanimeedits1350]

No

[@preppedforeternityhomestea2848]

We have been looking into this company, thanks for sharing. 🤗

[@gracehollow6293]

I had to take a trip into Texas today... Thought you'd like to know you made a great travel companion. ;)

[@VWFamilyFarm]

thank you!

[@DIanaCOL4224]

I will definitely check them out. When you juice some of those apples juice half a lemon rind and all with it. Delicious lemonade with no added sugar.

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Diana Orcutt I will try that!

[@FermentedHomestead]

I keep seeing people talking about Azure and I'm really getting curious about it! We have a lot of stops near me so it would be pretty east to order.

[@Citystead]

This is a pretty cool setup thanks for sharing how it all works

[@ladyb003]

There isn't any drops near me. About 3 or 4 hours away is the closest. I have a friend in Minnesota that orders from them once a month. She stands by their quality and loves them. Thank you for explaining the whole process. Take care.

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Lady B The Hopeful Homesteader awe man! I wish they were coming closer to you!

[@ladyb003]

Maybe in time they will. There are no drops in the state of Wv at all. I was shocked

[@pattymagee1567]

Hi Andrea. I found your channel and this video while researching Azure Standard. I have watched a couple of your videos on the subject. They were the most in-depth and informative I had found. I plan to start ordering soon and I will use your link. I have subscribed and look forward to following you. Thank you.

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Thank you so much!!

[@uddercharmsfarm8159]

Thanks for this!!! I will call them to see what time the closest drop is for me! Def

[@robinnotthatrobyn]

I agree about the mangos tasting like pine. That is exactly what I said the first time I tried a mango

[@grannybee6805]

Very informative. I will check them out. We buy ccn oil by 5 gal. too. Thanks for info.

[@MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN]

Thank you for all this info ! I’ll go right now !!!

[@bascia3125]

I ordered a few things, but I kept getting emails, that the order wasn't 75% full. I was having it shipped waited over 2 months, and yes, during covid so I wasn't in a rush, but I finally cancelled the order, I will try again later!

[@VWFamilyFarm]

I think COVID has a lot of things messed up right now.

[@kimr4005]

I miss Azures quality. Since I moved I will see if I can find a drop. They have the best seeds for the garden. Also in the spring they have plant starts. Good quality. If you have drop choices check them out before you choose one. I had problems with mine and finally just quit. Most drops are not like mine was.

[@theheritagehousesc]

I visited Azures web but I was afraid to order. Thank you for making the video. It took the guessing out. I’ll revisit their web to order a few things. I agree about mangos. I like them even better dehydrated. I dehydrated two cases the last couple weeks and they are going fast.

[@VWFamilyFarm]

That sounds good!

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Here are a few other videos on Azure if you are interested. kzbin.info/aero/PLgwqK7BvcfDmyZ684YFAm4PdCf-nJHM8G

[@fivetopsfarm8061]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Sadly they don't come to the Northeast

[@VWFamilyFarm]

FiveTopsFarm Awww man!!

[@mawg7598]

Hi, I'm from Southern Mississippi. I totally enjoyed your video. I'm going to check out Azure. May Almighty God bless you n yours. In Jesus Name Margie from Southern Mississippi

[@ejplans6896]

We don’t make our minimum anymore in my town so they don’t “drop” here anymore 😕 Have you ever tried beet kavass? I love it!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Great video, Andrea. That was a mighty big bag of big carrots.😂 I'll have to check that place out. I take it they ship all over the country? Thanks!

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Green Dream Project they have a lot of routes!

[@myoldasskitchen2467]

Word of warning!! Your drop is going depend GREATLY on your drop coordinator! I had my first and last pick up recently! Learning from my mistakes may save you from a tremendous headache!! #1: BE A PEST! Contact your drop coordinator days before the drop to see if there is a time change! Contact your coordinator the day b4 the drop to DOUBLE check if there is a time change for the drop and make sure they add YOUR name/number to their contact list!!! Especially if you are driving any sort of distance! My drop 45-60 minutes away! I unfortunately was NOT a pest and took the coordinators word for it that she WOULD inform me of any changes (MISTAKE!) #2 Place a very small first order to see if this drop is being ran well and if this is something you actually want to deal with in the future! ( TG I did do that!) #3 Search online for azure standard "complaints" don't just search azure standard! Also their Instagram is scrubbed ie: they remove complaints!! What happened? The coordinator emailed me time of drop ect...I emailed back with my phone # and asked that she PLEASE contact me if their were any pickup/drop delays bc I was driving far! Well 50 minute drive no truck! No people! Texted coordinator she says drop is now 4pm not 2pm! I have to work so I can't stay for 2 HOURS! The coordinator was absolutely impossible to work with getting my stuff! Took multiple texts, phone calls, contacting azure customer service!! I knew right away this going to be bad and asked azure to just refund me so I didn't have to deal with it! NOPE! She had told azure she was going to drop the items off on my porch while I was at work! NOPE! Didn't happen! Never happened!! 2nd day she refused to answer any messages at all! And I had to spend more time with customer support - basically she was holding my items that I PAID for hostage! Mind you I asked her to leave the items 2 miles from the drop at one of my spouses clients! Instead of answering me if she would.. she called the client BEFORE WE DID! The client thought she was a lunatic and of course didn't know what she was talking about! So then she refused to leave it where I told her! ( remember its paid for and belongs to me!)! 2 days of back and forth HELL due to no fault of my own! Finally got my plants she kept my milk! Longer story!! Be warned! Btw she finally left my items at the place I asked her to leave them in the first place!! Also ...she tried to say she told me 4 o'clock until I sent her a copy of the email! I felt like this is some kind of scam she does so people just leave their stuff and she keeps it? Could be wrong!? But I gotta call it like I see it! Fyi Coordinators are NOT paid! So its whomever volunteers!! Azure customer service- first girl actually made things worse!!! 2nd one Hannah was a god send! Ty Hannah you rock!! Quality of items? Ask HER about my milk! Plants: Pretty good for being in a semi truck for a week! Giving em some tlc now Also I think most of the youtubers are paid affiliates but I could be wrong!

[@OShaughnessysPub]

Thank you for relaying your experience, it helps a lot. I was going to order but will rethink if it’s worth the hassle, especially when even the company’s customer service was bad too!

[@myoldasskitchen2467]

@@OShaughnessysPub I never ordered again!! Lol Not worth the hassle

[@happydays1336]

I live in a small town in Utah. My drop is only 3 miles away. I've had zero problems with my drop coordinator. She is very diligent and does a great job. Always wait until the day before the cut-off date to place your order to make sure there are no out-of-stock items in your cart. You can buy them later in another order. It sounds like you've just gotten a lemon of a drop coordinator. Azure always sends an email if there are weather related or truck breakdowns or other delays. (One time the driver had contracted COVID which threw a wrench in the schedule.) I've only had one time where the notice was too far down on the email to see the notice of a change. My coordinator was annoyed at it, too, but it hasn't happened again so she must have called the company about it. I love the products I've bought from Azure because they are such high quality. Also, I can buy unusual things you can't find elsewhere like Einkorn wheat and Spelt "berries" to home grind. The only problem I've had is trying to redeem my SURVEY23 coupon that I got for answering their survey. I'll be calling Azure before I place my next order to see what the problem is. (P.S. I'm a private individual and am not an Azure Standard employee or representative.)

[@elhugeo]

How do we know it Really is organic?

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

You can kidnap and toryure one of the employees.

[@dollyperry3020]

Great video!

[@howlingdogranch]

Interesting.... thank you for this info... i want to try it

[@rezahabibi4109]

Thanks for sharing

[@aliverseidge]

Thank you.

[@milesofworms8840]

I agree with both of you. They taste like pine and that's not yummy 😂😂 Thank you for doing this! I have a drop right down the street but I'm so nervous to try it. It's a closed drop, so I guess I have to meet the coordinators first?

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Miles Of Worms do it! You will love the quality!

[@paulawallace6688]

First I want to say thank you for doing this video and I enjoy watching all your videos. I am glad Roots and Refuge mentioned you and I came and subscribed. I have a few questions to ask. How do you store big quantities of veggies like your carrots??? You mentioned juicing. Will you be doing videos of that also??? I have been thinking about juicing but we are so limited on veggies and fruits that are organic. And I can't do a garden where I am at. Eventually I want a big garden. Some day. Why do you soak your nuts in salt water??? I have heard of soaking them but didn't know you put salt in it.

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Paula Wallace glad to have you! I may do some juicing videos eventually as I learn more about it. I just put the carrots in the fridge and they keep fine( we have an extra fridge in the shop). You could also freeze or can them.

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Paula Wallace I soak the nuts so they don't give me digestive issues.

[@patriciacoulter3587]

Thank you for your videos. I’m new to Azure if they are out of something do you get on a list like rain check?

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Patricia Coulter no but you aren't charged if it doesn't ship.

[@sheryldelaney4804]

How do I find out if there is a drop in my area?

[@VWFamilyFarm]

there is a link in the description, just click it and then at the bottom of Azure's homepage it says find a drop. Thanks!

[@bridgescwr6136]

Small world...I find you though Roots & Refuge and shop for chick started feed and voile!

[@preppedforeternityhomestea2848]

What AP flour would you suggest...❓❓

[@paulawallace6688]

I would like to know this also.

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Country Homestead Preacher I like Azure market brand the best.

[@kathydavie7004]

This is perfect info

[@tracyslittlehomestead6595]

WHAT IS YOUR COAD NAME FOR YOUR CREDIT

[@VWFamilyFarm]

The link is in the description or you can use my share code AndreaVinson1. Thank you

[@bsofar1675]

So, there will still be shipping charges added to the "drops"? But, it's cheaper than shipping to your house? And some percent of sales tax? I looked around on their site and on the bigger sizes of some things, the prices looked pretty darn good. I need to deplete some things I'm stocked up on now, and then I definitely want to try this. Thanks for sharing your haul.

[@VWFamilyFarm]

bsofar yes still shipping but much cheaper! And tax

[@dustyandchelseamcclellan5670]

I've been having issues with items showing in stock with what looks like large numbers to me, right before my cutoff time, and ends up being out of stock anyway. Have you noticed this before the covid-19 buying surge or do you think it is mostly because of that? I can't afford to drive to my drop an hour away for only a couple items.

[@VWFamilyFarm]

I've never seen it say that there were large numbers of items in stock, and then not have them. It is probably due to the Covid-19 outbreak. They will sometimes go out of stock when there are low numbers of an item available though.

[@dustyandchelseamcclellan5670]

@@VWFamilyFarm Thanks for the feedback! I'll hold out for a while and see if things change as the world transitions back to normal

[@pgnanofarm9776]

Looking forward to the microgreen videos

[@VWFamilyFarm]

Pretty Girl Nano Farm uploading tonight!

[@dewuknowofHyMn]

I have ordered from Azure Standard for 25 + years.....

[@denisebrady6858]

Hey Guys you haven't tried a TRUE BOWEN MANGO grown here in Australia- I defy anyone in the world to not go nuts & have to eat more than one, although they are huge so one is a complete meal. My tree grew 7 this year for the first time & I refused to give any away so hoping for a much bigger yield this December. They do not taste like Pine- they taste like a tropical fruit drink, maybe the ones you are getting are from Asia & I don't like them either. Cheers Denise - Australia

[@dsbennett]

Another reason to buy Azure brand avocado oil - From the Epoch Times health section: The fact that most olive oils on the market are fraudulently diluted with less expensive (and more harmful) oils has been known for years. Now, a report in the journal Food Control warns that the purity and quality of avocado oil sold in the U.S. is questionable at best, and that standards to protect consumers and genuine producers are urgently needed. “This study analyzed avocado oils currently on the market in the US to evaluate their quality (e.g., free fatty acidity, peroxide value, UV absorbances, vitamin E) and purity (e.g., fatty acids, sterols, triacylglycerols). Our results showed that the majority of commercial samples were oxidized before reaching the expiration date listed on the bottle. In addition, adulteration with soybean oil at levels near 100% was confirmed in two ‘extra virgin’ and one ‘refined’ sample.”

[@tammysarrazin7078]

this is great but im in canada

[@allisonturner7247]

Mangos taste like peaches

[@janiefox3458]

I don't know about mangoes but beets taste like dirt.

[@jeffread40]

I thought that had to be at least 50 pounds of carrots. You all are going to have 20/10 night vision, and might turn orange, if you keep eating all those carrots! 😂

[@eyeonart6865]

They left it to be stolen.