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!
Episodes
5 episodes
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” t...
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Episode 5
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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 shap...
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Episode 4
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21:16
Episode 3: 50 Years of Cooperation - A Conversation with Dave Strenski
In this episode, we sit down with longtime Ypsi Food Co-op member, solar advocate and community enabler Dave Strenski. From waving at neighbors, to envisioning solar panels on 1,000 roofs, Dave shares his bold, grassroots vision for an equitabl...
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21:56
Episode 2: 50 Years of Cooperation – A Conversation with Connor Harlow
In this episode, host Rodolfo Alvarado reflects with Connor Harlow, the Bakery Manager at the Ypsi Food Co-op, whose story is as warm and fulfilling as the sourdough he bakes.Connor first discovered the co-op back in 2013 while studying...
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Episode 2
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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 m...
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Episode 1
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