Bay State sugarmakers were rejoicing over what was for many a record-setting February production. “I’ve never made that much in February,” said Robert Spencer of Mt. Massaemet Sugar House in Shelburne Falls, Mass. He was like many sugarmakers in the state and throughout lower New England who were scrambling to get all their taps out and keep up with the early season.
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The season is in the midst of its second major sap run.
Sugarmakers across Ohio, the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast made a bunch more early syrup this past weekend through Monday.
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It was fun while it lasted. A blast of Polar Vortex-fueled cold air in the Northeast sent sugarmakers back to reality this weekend. [ MORE ]