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!