Host
Erin Caudell
Erin has worked in many aspects of the food system from outreach for a local foundation to technical assistance for farmers growing in hoop houses. Erin's favorite thing is growing produce and herbs. A mother of 3 under 5 she's also busy growing people.
The Flint Ingredient Company began in 2012 with co-owners Erin Caudell and Franklin Pleasant using the front yard of their home to grow vegetables. After a season growing produce for a small CSA and selling at small neighborhood farmers markets, they decided to purchase nine acres of vacant land in the Beecher area and open The Local Grocer at the Flint Farmers Market. Their grocery store in downtown Flint, The Local Grocer celebrated its seven-year anniversary this past year. Their cooperative CSA Weekly Greens is in partnership with Thread Creek Farm.