Parts of the Great Lakes region have seen their coldest winter in more than a decade, and maple syrup farmers are rejoicing.
The shacks that traditionally offer an indoor, communal dining experience have had to go to a “take-home” model during COVID.
It’s made with sap harvested from sugar maple trees — and those trees may be threatened by rising temperatures.
Yes, this is really happening.
Behind the sweet stuff is a multi-million dollar industry, black markets, and OPEC-like regulation.
