Cheers to 50 Years: Ypsi Food Co-op's Community Harvest Podcast
Cheers to 50 Years: Ypsi Food Co-op's Community Harvest Podcast
Podcast Description
Celebrate 50 years of the Ypsilanti Food Co-op with stories from the people who built, shaped, and grew alongside it. From its grassroots beginnings to its role as a local food hub, this podcast explores the co-op’s rich history and impact through candid interviews with longtime members, volunteers, current and former employees, and community voices. Hosted by 50th Anniversary committee chair, Rodolfo Alvarado. 🎧 Listen in and be part of the story!
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The podcast explores themes of community, cooperation, and local food systems, with episodes showcasing personal stories such as Lisa Bashert's journey, her roles in various co-op projects, and the co-op's evolution from grassroots beginnings to its current status as a food hub.
Celebrate 50 years of the Ypsilanti Food Co-op with stories from the people who built, shaped, and grew alongside it. From its grassroots beginnings to its role as a local food hub, this podcast explores the co-op’s rich history and impact through candid interviews with longtime members, volunteers, current and former employees, and community voices. Hosted by 50th Anniversary committee chair, Rodolfo Alvarado. 🎧 Listen in and be part of the story!
In this heartwarming episode, host Rodolfo Alvarado spends time with Gary and Marie Urick—two longtime Ypsi Food Co-op supporters whose story is as unique as it is inspiring. From Gary’s legendary produce runs to Detroit aboard the “Bozo Bus” to the day they met, fell in love, and eventually married, their lives have been intertwined with the Co-op in unforgettable ways. Today, they both work at the co-op, continuing to give back to the place that brought them together. Join us for a conversation filled with community, commitment, and love.
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