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 4: 50 Years of Cooperation – A Conversation with Alexander Ball
In this inspiring episode, host and longtime Ypsi Co-op supporter Rodolfo Alvarado sits down with Alexander Ball, founder of Old City Acres, to reflect on the spirit of cooperation that has shaped Ypsilanti’s food landscape. From his early experiences with the Co-op to launching a farm rooted in sustainability and community, Alex shares how cooperation, innovation, and local connection continue to nourish both soil and soul.