A FAMILY BUSINESS
Albert sold apples out of his garage, as well as at the Flint City Market, and in 1955 a small store was built on the site of the current Almar farm store. In the early 1960s apple storage and a cider mill were added, and the orchard continued to expand. Mary made fresh donuts in a kitchen no larger than a closet.
As with most family farms, Albert’s children worked at the orchard, but Jim left the farm for college and a teaching career. In 1971 Jim married Karen Duso who was also a teacher, and after a full days work at their schools, both Jim and Karen would come to the orchard to pick and sort apples. In 1978 Jim left teaching to return to the farm, and become a full partner in the business.
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