Best Member Owned Co Op Podcasts (2025)

1
S11E9 - Counting Every Voice: A Deep Dive into Cherryland’s Election Process 33:32

15d ago33:32

33:32

In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland’s Courtney Doyle is joined by Matt Fiala from Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to take members behind the scenes of Cherryland’s annual board elections. They discuss how partnering with a third-party ensures a secure, unbiased election—from online voting integration through SmartHub to the hands-off pap…

1
Powering the Future: What is DERMS and Why Does It Matter? Part 2 13:51

15d ago13:51

13:51

In this episode of Co-op Conversations with DEMCO, we continue our discussion on DERMS—Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems—and explore how this smart, innovative technology could benefit our co-op and its members. Our guest, Jeff Andry, Chief Strategy & Regulatory Officer, joins host David Latona to explain how DERMS works in partnership…

1
Powering the Future: What is DERMS and How Can It Benefit You? Part 1 15:49

15d ago15:49

15:49

Welcome to the first episode of Co-op Conversations with DEMCO! In this episode, we’re breaking down the basics of DERMS—what it stands for, how it works, and why DEMCO is exploring this smart technology to benefit our members. Our host, David Latona, DEMCO’s Director of Communications and Governmental Affairs, sits down with Jeff Andry, Chief Stra…

1
S11E8 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2025 7:24

21d ago7:24

7:24

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the April 21st Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
S11E7 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2025 9:42

1M ago9:42

9:42

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the March 31st Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
S11E6 - Peaking Plants, Peak Performance: How Natural Gas Supports the Grid 27:07

1M ago27:07

27:07

In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power Cooperative CEO Eric Baker join host Courtney Doyle to explore the essential role natural gas plays in keeping the lights on. From Michigan’s unique natural gas storage capabilities to the behind-the-scenes benefits of Alpine—Cherryland’s local peaking plant—thi…

1
S11E5 - Planning for the Future: Cherryland’s Approach to Reliability and Rates 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Board President Gabe Schneider join Courtney Doyle to break down how Cherryland tracks reliability, financial health, and member value. From smart investments in grid technology to strategic financial planning, they discuss the co-op’s approach to balancing affordability and lo…

1
S11E4 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2025 9:48

3M ago9:48

9:48

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the February 23rd Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
S11E3 - From Data to Demand: Data Centers and AI's Impact on the Grid 25:11

3M ago25:11

25:11

In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland’s Courtney Doyle chats with CoBank Knowledge Exchange economists Teri Viswanath and Jeff Johnston about the surging demand for electricity driven by data center development and AI. From the role of data centers in our digital economy to the challenges of expanding infrastructure to meet this demand, …

1
S11E2 - Board Meeting Brief, January 2025 7:57

4M ago7:57

7:57

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the January 21st Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
Gut Instinct: Microbiome diversity innovation for high performing animals. 32:09

4M ago32:09

32:09

Send us a text Gut health isn't just a human fad. It’s a years-long trend that has proven to have major impacts on your overall well-being. In this episode hear how more than a decade-long study has led to major breakthroughs in the microbiome for the animals we love. Guests are Purina Animal Nutritions’ Mary Beth Gordon, Senior Director of Equine …

1
S11E1 - Enhancing Reliability: Cherryland's 2025 System Upgrades 24:05

4M ago24:05

24:05

In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, CEO Rachel Johnson and COO Frank Siepker discuss Cherryland Electric Cooperative's ambitious plans for 2025. From transitioning to a new SCADA system to expanding underground infrastructure, these investments promise greater reliability and faster outage restorations. Tune in to learn how predictive analytics, …

1
S10E23 - Board Meeting Brief, December 2024 5:57

5M ago5:57

5:57

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the December 16th Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
S10E22 - Understanding Capital Credits: A Cooperative Advantage 5:26

5M ago5:26

5:26

This year, Cherryland Electric Cooperative is retiring $570,000 in capital credits back to its members—a clear benefit of co-op membership. Join CEO Rachel Johnson on this episode of Co-op Energy Talk as she breaks down how capital credits work, why they matter, and how they’re helping Cherryland maintain its industry-leading reliability while keep…

1
BioVerified: A growing trend and natural solution to crop protection. 26:02

5M ago26:02

26:02

Send us a text Biologicals are a form of crop protection derived from natural materials or living organisms that are rapidly growing in popularity. Guests Glenda Gehl, Vice President of R&D Crop Inputs at Land O’Lakes, and, Greg Culp, Vice President of Agronomy, Sales and Marketing at Mercer Landmark, join us to discuss how helping farmers sort thr…

1
S10E21 - Board Meeting Brief, November 2024 7:54

6M ago7:54

7:54

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the November 25th Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
S10E20 - Resilience and Reliability: Cherryland’s Year in Review 28:23

6M ago28:23

28:23

Cherryland Electric Cooperative has had a big year, from enhancing grid reliability to advancing sustainability efforts, and we’re here to share the story. In this episode, join CEO Rachel Johnson as she sits down with Cherryland's Board President Gabe Schneider for a conversation about the co-op’s recent milestones and what they mean for you, our …

1
S10E19 - Board Meeting Brief, October 2024 10:42

7M ago10:42

10:42

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the October 28th Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
Celebrating cooperative power and potential 32:31

7M ago32:31

32:31

Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the power and value of the cooperative model and how it benefits members and rural communities. We discuss why a certain tax policy that helps farmers and rural cooperatives operate is at risk. Hear from a family farmer, Walt Moore whose farm has been in his family for 112 years. And, Carl Dickinson, th…

1
S10E18 - Courage and Care: Spotlight on Breast Cancer Awareness 30:15

8M ago30:15

30:15

Join Cherryland's Communications and Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle as she sits down with CEO Rachel Johnson to discuss her personal journey through breast cancer. In this heartfelt episode, Rachel shares her experience from diagnosis to recovery, how she balanced being a leader and a patient, and the lessons she's carrying forward. Tune i…

1
S10E17 - Board Meeting Brief, September 2024 8:12

8M ago8:12

8:12

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the September 23rd Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
Say cheese! From the farm to the food aisle, how we’re expanding new cheese offerings with our farmer owners. 27:18

8M ago27:18

27:18

Send us a text Land O’Lakes is expanding! Into more cheese offerings. There’s a unique relationship between the farmers who own us, the cheese we produce and you ultimately buy at the grocery store. In this episode hear from Wisconsin farmer-owner Angie Feider and Dairy Foods Marketing Vice President Angela Pengelly. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com …

1
S10E16 - Leading The Way To 100% Carbon Free By 2030 25:11

9M ago25:11

25:11

Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle as she sits down with Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power Cooperative CEO Eric Baker to discuss the exciting journey towards providing 100% carbon-free energy by 2030. Learn about the strategic decisions, innovative projects like the Palisades nuclear pl…

1
S10E15 - Board Meeting Brief, August 2024 11:10

9M ago11:10

11:10

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the August 19th Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
Why these interns found promise in charting a career path in agriculture. 32:50

9M ago32:50

32:50

Send us a text What’s got Gen Z interested in agriculture? Hear two very different stories from Land O’Lakes interns who decided to pursue a career in agriculture. Plus, learn how we’re creating new early talent programs for a younger generation to land a career and make an impact in ag. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible…

1
S10E14 - Board Meeting Brief, July 2024 7:43

10M ago7:43

7:43

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the July 22nd Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
S10E13 - The Power of Partnership: Cherryland and Wolverine 21:29

10M ago21:29

21:29

Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle as she sits down with Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson and Wolverine Power Cooperative CEO Eric Baker to dive into the unique partnership between the two cooperatives. They discuss how their collaboration enhances service reliability and innovation. Discover the history,…

1
S10E12 - Board Meeting Brief, June 2024 5:45

11M ago5:45

5:45

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the June 24th Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
S10E11 - The State of Our Co-op: A Year in Retrospect 23:26

11M ago23:26

23:26

Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle in this episode of the 'Co-op Energy Talk Podcast' as she sits down with CEO Rachel Johnson to reflect on the highlights from the past year at Cherryland Electric Cooperative.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
That's a wrap! Season four comes to a close. Rooted In Tomorrow will be back soon. 0:41

12M ago0:41

0:41

Send us a text Season four of the Rooted In Tomorrow podcast is in the books! Thanks for listening and sharing the stories of our farmers and their communities. While we plan, catch up on all the previous episodes of Rooted In Tomorrow. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple to receive push alerts if we share a new episode. Catch you back here soon! Check …

1
S10E10 - Board Meeting Brief, May 2024 8:07

12M ago8:07

8:07

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the May 20 Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
Connecting with consumer values and understanding buying behavior. 35:44

12M ago35:44

35:44

Send us a text In this episode, Land O’Lakes Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Jason Trusley joins host Kim Olson. Inside baseball? Not here. We try to break down the path forward for our cooperative system and what it will take for us to continue supporting America’s farmers, ag retailers, communities, and consumers for another 100 …

1
S10E9 - Grid Technology: Cherryland's New Metering Upgrade 17:42

1y ago17:42

17:42

Join Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle in this episode of the "Co-op Energy Talk Podcast" as we dive into Cherryland Electric Cooperative's switch to an upgraded metering system. Courtney chats with Jason Rice, metering supervisor, and Chris Vermeulen, Engineering and IT Manager, about the shift from the TWACS system to newer,…

1
S10E8 - Board Meeting Brief, April 2024 6:39

1y ago6:39

6:39

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the April 22 Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
S10E7 - Shining a Light on Cybersecurity 35:10

1y ago35:10

35:10

In this episode, Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle sits down with Patrick Kelley, the founder of Léargas Security and Critical Path Security, to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and practical strategies for safeguarding your digital footprint.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
The young farmers thinking outside the box in rural Wisconsin 30:09

1y ago30:09

30:09

Send us a text Weddings, workshops, quality beef, and pick your own produce. Meet the Wisconsin couple, Derek and Nicole Sippel who are introducing the “Art of Agriculture” to anyone who pays a visit to their Southeastern Wisconsin farm. Did we mention world-class pumpkins grown on their land? In this episode, the Sippels join host Kim Olson on how…

1
S10E6 - Board Meeting Brief, March 2024 5:27

1y ago5:27

5:27

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the March 18 Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
S10E5 - Striking the Balance and Navigating a Rate Change 21:12

1y ago21:12

21:12

In this episode, Communication & Member Relations Manager Courtney Doyle sits down with Cherryland's CEO, Rachel Johnson, and Controller Brad Pavwaski to delve into the cooperative's recently proposed rate change.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
S10E4 - Board Meeting Brief, February 2024 7:57

1y ago7:57

7:57

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the February 19 Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
S10E3 - Making the Grade 32:47

1+ y ago32:47

32:47

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses with Cherryland's COO Frank Siepker about the monumental achievement of reaching 99.99% electric reliability. Read more about this topic in our CEO Column.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
S10E2 - Board Meeting Brief, January 2024 7:51

1+ y ago7:51

7:51

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson discusses the highlights of the January 29 Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
How cooperative members drive our philanthropy efforts in their communities. 30:20

1+ y ago30:20

30:20

Send us a text This episode highlights the most impactful areas of financial giving the past year and how it’s supporting the communities our cooperative members call home. Each year, Land O’Lakes, Inc. donates a portion of its pretax profits to the Land O’Lakes Foundation in addition to investing corporate dollars through community relations. Morg…

1
S10E1 - Energizing Michigan: Navigating Nuclear Futures and Policy with Michigan Representative Graham Filler 27:37

1+ y ago27:37

27:37

In this engaging episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland Electric Cooperative's CEO Rachel Johnson delves into the dynamic world of energy with Michigan's 93rd House District Representative Graham Filler. They explore the complexities of nuclear power, local impacts, and energy policies shaping Michigan's future, offering listeners an opportunity …

1
S9E21 - Board Meeting Brief, December 2023 5:02

1+ y ago5:02

5:02

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the December 18th Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
S9E20 - Board Meeting Brief, November 2023 8:48

1+ y ago8:48

8:48

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the November 27th Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
Changing The Rural Narrative: From podunk to preferable. 35:42

1+ y ago35:42

35:42

Send us a text Tyler Ribeiro is a fourth-generation farmer from Tulare, California. He’s amassed nearly 80,000 social media followers sharing life on the farm and daily moments in his rural community. He joins host Kim Olson to talk about the work being done in his community and beyond to break down rural stereotypes and keep small communities vibr…

1
S9E19 - Cherryland’s Temporary Pause on Capital Credits 18:50

1+ y ago18:50

18:50

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through the recent decision on capital credits with Cherryland CFO Mark Wilson.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
S9E18 - Board Meeting Brief, October 2023 9:39

1+ y ago9:39

9:39

Cherryland Electric Cooperative CEO Rachel Johnson talks through highlights from the October 23rd Board of Directors meeting.By Cherryland Electric Cooperative

1
Co-Op or Corp? Understanding the cooperative business model. 30:18

1+ y ago30:18

30:18

Send us a text Consumers generally have positive attitudes about cooperatives. They are less sure about their level of understanding of what one is, how their purchases benefit members, and how an ownership structure is different from other business models. In this episode, Chris Pearson joins host Kim Olson. Pearson is the Vice President Of Crop N…

1
S9E17 - Paving the Way to Restart the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant 16:05

1+ y ago16:05

16:05

In September, we announced that our power supplier, Wolverine Power Cooperative, signed a power purchase agreement that will pave the way for the restart of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. This marks the first time that a shutdown power plant would be restarted. There's a lot that goes into how that happens, what's next, and why this agreement i…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Member Owned Co Op Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen