Seven Days is 30, and we need your help to celebrate. With your donation, we’ll stay on track, delivering rigorous reporting on Vermont news and culture. When Eric and Laura Sorkin got into the maple ...

Heavy snowfall didn’t keep people away from the hints of sweet maple syrup. Maple 101 — a beginner maple class took place Feb. 17 at the Geauga Park District’s West Woods Nature Center in Russell ...

There are more tappable maple trees in New York State than anywhere else in the world. One operation, Crown Maple Syrup, produced at Madava Farms in Dutchess County, New York, is looking to maximize ...

We have picks for light and dark maple syrup. Imagine a cold, late winter morning in Vermont. The sun is shining but there’s ...

The University of Vermont has opened a research "sugarhouse" to test what effect new technologies have on the flavor of maple syrup. It is the first such facility in the world. Recently, syrup has ...

Oregon hasn’t traditionally made a lot of maple syrup, largely because there’s more money in Douglas fir trees than maple trees. Doug firs produce straight logs that are good for construction. Maples, ...

BRATTLEBORO — Ben is 32 years old and the sixth generation to work at the Robb Farm. In 1907 his family moved to Ames Hill in West Brattleboro and began a farming operation. For many years the land ...

On pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, and more, Americans love maple syrup. The rich flavor is one reason why it’s so popular, as is its reputation as a good-for-you "natural" sweetener. But don’t fall for ...

We look at the science behind the whole process, from sap to syrup. Are you a grade B maple syrup fan? Well, you can’t get it anymore. To understand why, we have to look at the science behind the ...