Amid brisk and breezy weather, Western New York farmers are busy with a singularly sugary harvest. Through late winter into early spring, they’re tapping maple trees and collecting sap that will be boiled down into pure, sweet syrup. And they’re getting ready to share the process with visitors.
“Maple syrup is the first agricultural crop in New York, produced at the start of the year,” explains Carl Smith. He and his wife Bridget run Smith’s Maple Farm in Hamburg. Along with producers across the state, they’re eager to welcome guests of all ages for Maple Weekend.
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