Vermont Public Radio: maple sugarmakers
After last year's record season for maple syrup production in Vermont, it looks like this won't be such a great year for the sugarhouses.
A maple specialist for the Vermont Department of Agriculture shares his thoughts on what distinguishes one jar of maple syrup from another.
On this week's VPR Table, we'll explore Vermont's rural sugaring tradition.
A White House report on climate change says two of Vermont's iconic industries are in trouble: winter sports and maple sugaring. As winters get warmer, the New England forest will change. And if greenhouse gas emissions stay high, the study warns that the prime area for maple production will shift north into Canada.