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 5: 50 Years of Cooperation – A Conversation with Gary and Marie Urick
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.