New Jersey's Maple Syrup Industry
A university in New Jersey is working on creating a maple syrup industry in the southern part of the state using red maples with lower sugar content. They have received grants and are making progress in producing syrup with a slightly different taste compared to traditional maple syrup.
Key Points
- University project funded by USDA to produce maple syrup in southern New Jersey
- Using red maples with lower sugar content compared to sugar maples
- Efforts to establish a local syrup industry in a region not known for maple syrup production
Pros
- Creating a new industry in New Jersey
- Exploring the potential of using red maples for syrup production
Cons
- Challenges of warmer climate affecting sap flow
- Initial skepticism and competition from established maple syrup regions