Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup production still forging ahead

Maple Syrup production continues to forge ahead. Photo: Taylor McClure

By Taylor McClure
Townships’ Daily News Bits
CIDI 99.1 FM
Published on 29/03/24 - Played on 29/03/24

Despite the ups and downs in temperatures over the last few weeks, the production of maple syrup is still moving ahead in the Eastern Townships. 

While warm temperatures over the course of a few days usually “put the broom stick in the spokes,” the temperatures haven't been warm enough in the area to deter maple syrup production too much just yet, according to Dave Hall, owner of Hallacres Farm and President of the Montérégie-Est sector of Les producteurs et productrices acéricoles du Québec.

Hall told CIDI that while things have been "so far, so good" for Hallacres Farm, it hasn't been a banner year with some areas in the province being affected differently, like the Châteauguay Valley area where Hall says it's been a "hit and miss" for some producers. 

Other factors, such as a producer’s start date or infrastructure, can also affect their “yield,” added Hall.

Listen to the full interview below: