From late November to early March, Ella Smoot can usually be found in one of two places: the forest or the sugar shack. Like all maple syrup producers, her winter is a rush of running sap—cold ...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The second and final Maple Weekend kicks off on Saturday. Around 160 farms, including dozens in the Finger Lakes region, are taking part in the annual celebration of New York State’s ...