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Maple syrup industry in Wisconsin

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Local maple syrups at the Willy Street Co-op | Photo by 608today team

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We’re keeping it short + sweet today without getting too sappy as we tap into Wisconsin’s maple syrup industry.

Maple syrup by the number

See the sap yourself

  • Friends of Mackenzie Maple Fest, Q, W7303 County Hwy. CS, Poynette | Sat., April 2 | Join the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources to learn about past + present maple sugaring practices.
  • Open Kettle Farms, 5260 Otto Kerl Rd., Cross Plains | Sat., March 19-Sun., March 20 | See how maple syrup is made + enjoy treats at the family-operated organic farm.
  • Sap Run Scramble, 1201 N. Main St., Viroqua | Sat., March 19 | A 5K through B&E’s Trees Maple Farm followed by maple samples.
  • Sugarin’ Off Pancake Breakfast, 3600 N. Green Bay Rd., Racine | Sun., March 20 + Sun., March 27 | A springtime tradition filled with breakfast + a hike to maple trees.
  • Maple Sugar Days, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin | Sat., March 19-Sun., March 20 | A walk to the sugarbush + stories about the origins of maple syrup in Wisconsin.
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