Butternut Mountain Farm on The Economics of Everyday Things
David Marvin, founder of Butternut Mountain Farm and Emma Marvin, co-CEO and second-generation owner, recently spoke with Zachary Crockett of The Economics of Everyday Things about what makes maple worth it. A great deal of effort is committed by sugarmakers to make real maple syrup each season. This conversation illuminates those factors. It further grips […]
The 2025 Sugaring Season Report
There is no exact start or end date to sugaring season in Vermont. Making maple syrup largely depends on the weather. Ideal conditions for sap flow are generally when days are above freezing and nights fall below freezing. This dependence on weather makes every season unique. The 2025 sugaring season began in early March. While […]
Sugaring Season 2024 | End of Season Update
Our sugaring seasons typically all start the same: by trekking through snow to tap trees. Tasks within a season require early mornings (we’re talking 3am!) to process sap, boiling, routinely checking lines, and making repairs to ensure optimal sap flow. While there are ways to predict the conclusion of a season, the day a sugaring […]