Canada taps strategic maple syrup stockpile to deal with low production and spike in demand – The Washington Post

With 35,000 taps, McCormick’s business usually produces up to about 15,600 U.S. gallons of syrup. He said he is hopeful about next year. After all, this summer brought above-average rainfall to Nova Scotia, and “the trees have done really well.” Yet, climate change — and the possibility of far more frequent severe weather events — continues to worry maple syrup producers.

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