The Urban Farm Podcast With Greg Peterson

832: Cindy Gentry on food co ops How they can change the food landscape.In This Podcast: Cindy discusses her extensive work in food co-ops, hunger prevention, and healthy food systems development. She shares her experiences in establishing the Phoenix Public Market and various farmers market programs to support local farmers and improve food accessibility. Cindy outlines the origins and goals of the Sun Produce Cooperative and its impact on local food distribution. Additionally, Gentry delves into her personal journey, reflecting on past challenges and successes in her mission to promote local agriculture and fair food systems.Our Guest: Cindy Gentry is a founding member and the current manager for Sun Produce Cooperative in Phoenix, Arizona, which was established in 2017.She brings more than 35 years experience with non profit hunger prevention and healthy food systems development. Cindy has worked statewide in Arizona to nurture local food production and distribution and to support local farmers markets,