Cheers to 50 Years: Ypsi Food Co-op's Community Harvest Podcast
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!
Cheers to 50 Years: Ypsi Food Co-op's Community Harvest Podcast
Episode 1: 50 Years of Cooperation – A Conversation with Lisa Bashert
The wait is over! "Cheers to 50 Years: Ypsi Co-op’s Community Harvest Podcast" is finally here! Created to celebrate 50 years of cooperation, we’re kicking things off with an inspiring premiere episode featuring longtime Ypsi Food Co-op member Lisa Bashert.
Hosted by Rodolfo Alvarado, a dedicated supporter and friend of the co-op, this premiere episode dives into Lisa’s incredible journey—from leading the Local Honey Project and Coop Quilters Club to running the farmers market stall and co-founding the Cooperative Orchard of Ypsilanti and the Ypsilanti Growers Co-op. A beekeeper, gardener, and passionate advocate for cooperation, Lisa shares memories and stories from her decades of involvement with the co-op.
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of cooperation and kick off this exciting new podcast series—listen now!