The Azure Farm is a 2,000 acre wheat farm and cattle ranch in Dufur Oregon. Back in the 1950s, they began heavy usage of chemical fertilizers, as did most other farmers. The fertilizer began to damage the soil, allowing weeds and pests to gain an upper hand. As pesticides and herbicides were applied, the farm became trapped in a vicious chemical cycle with no easy way out. However, in 1971 Azure Farm swore off the chemicals for good. Initially, the yields were very low, but over time the soil recovered.
The new clientele for the organic wheat was also looking for sources of other organic products. So, in 1987, Azure Standard was started as a distributor of organics and health foods. They now offer products from hundreds of suppliers and they sell to retailers, coops, and individuals.
Sustainable Farming 
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