Agriculture and Farming

A Peach and Apple Farmer’s Uphill Quest to Feed Poor Families, and His Own

When the Trump administration slashed a successful food aid program, Austin Flamm set out to put politics aside. “Everybody needs a meal,’’ he said.

By Elizabeth Williamson and Julia Rendleman

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers Sickens 45 People

The outbreak, which was traced to a grower in Florida, has spread to 18 states, according to the C.D.C. Several distributors and stores, including Target, have recalled products containing cucumbers.

By Isabella Kwai

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An Itinerary For a Road Trip Through Northern Michigan

After a drive through this bountiful area of Grand Traverse Bay, your car will overflow with organic fruit and vegetables, freshly caught whitefish, baked goods and more. Just don’t forget to bring a cooler.

By Christine Chitnis and Lindsey Makuwatsine

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What if a Grocery Store Was More Like a Farmers’ Market?

A farm stop in Ann Arbor, Mich., has found success with its local-first approach. But is the model replicable?

By Alexandra Talty