Does Big AG Really Care About You? | Higher Line Podcast #262

Does Big AG Really Care About You? | Higher Line Podcast #262

From Higher Line Podcast by Carry Trainer

December 22, 2025 · 47 min · Episode 262

About this episode

Scott Brix discusses the Food Shed Co-Op and its mission to provide a community-focused grocery store in McHenry County.

The Food Shed Co-Op breaks of the mold of modern big box style grocery stores across America. Retired food scientist Scott Brix, Board President of the Co-Op, gives us a tour of his proudest life work. After years of planning the Northern Illinois Co-Op opened its doors for service in May, 2024. The organization is "a group of neighbors who believed McHenry County deserved a grocery store rooted in local food, sustainability, and community ownership." To learn more about the Food Shed Co-Op visit foodshed.coop and follow @foodshedcoop on Instagram. RELATED PODCASTS: Where Does Your Food Come From? | Higher Line Podcast #162 Never Eat That | Higher Line Podcast #218 Micro Plastics, Testosterone, and Your Health | Higher Line Podcast #229 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

People in this episode

Host: Carry Trainer

Guest: Scott Brix

Topics covered

  • local food
  • sustainability
  • community ownership
  • grocery stores
  • food science

Keywords

  • Food Shed Co-Op
  • Scott Brix
  • local food
  • sustainability
  • grocery store

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Food Shed Co-Op

Places: McHenry County

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