Food co-ops are a once radical idea whose time has come–again! Building on people’s desire for nourishing edibles that are locally and sustainably sourced, food co-ops offer an increasingly desirable alternative. Today we speak with Anne Hopkins of the Eastport food co-op and Kevin Gadsby of the Portland food co-op about their experiences as part of this exciting movement in Maine.
Guests
Kevin Gadsby
Kevin Gadsby is the general manager of the recently opened Portland Food Co-op. Previously, he was the general manager of Good Tern Co-op in Rockland and he also worked at Rising Tide Co-op in Damariscotta.
Anne Hopkins
Anne Hopkins is the manager of the Eat Local Eastport Co-op.