Sugarmakers tap maple trees earlier due to warmer winter, starting as early as January-February.
Sugarmakers in many areas have begun tapping maple trees earlier than usual due to the warmer weather, with some starting as early as late January and February. This is unprecedented as typically, tapping occurs between March 10th and April, with some instances as late as early May. The mild winter has allowed maple syrup producers to start the process earlier and potentially produce a larger harvest.
February 21, 2024
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