New approach to old tradition: Maple producers adapt to changing environment
Russell Lampron of Red Roof Maples in Loudon looks at his hydrometer as the steam rises from his evaporator as he boiled sap at his farm operation on Saturday, March 13,2021. Lampron is retiring after this maple season. GEOFF FORESTER Monitor staff
Three different grades of syrup sit on the window sill of the Red Roof Maple in Loudon on Saturday.
Richard Anthony kicks in wood to put into his father-in-law’s evaporator at Red Roof Maple in Loudon on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Anthony loaded wood every four minutes to keep the fire going at the maximum heat. GEOFF FORESTER Monitor staff