Cheers to 50 Years: Ypsi Food Co-op's Community Harvest Podcast

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Ypsi Food Co-op in conjunction with Rodolfo Alvarado

5 episodes

3 months ago

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 conversa...

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Episodes (5/5)

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

3 months ago

19 minutes

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.

3 months ago

21 minutes

Cheers to 50 Years: Ypsi Food Co-op's Community Harvest Podcast

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 equitable solar future—one that includes low-income households, underutilized land, and a thriving co-op at its center. We explore the pioneering solar arrays atop the Ypsi Food Co-op, and Dave’s dream of transforming vacant land into solar-powered EV charging...

5 months ago

21 minutes

Cheers to 50 Years: Ypsi Food Co-op's Community Harvest Podcast

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 environmental science at EMU. What began as a simple search for local food quickly turned into a life-changing connection. From his first steps through the co-op’s front door to becoming the heart behind its brick oven, Connor shares how curiosity, community...

7 months ago

16 minutes

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...

8 months ago

18 minutes