Modern technology has developed faster ways to gather spring maple sap. But, some Vermont farmers, like the one picture above, still reply on the tradition-bound horse drawn sap sledge to haul the sugary water to the sugar shed. Late spring snow and relatively mild temperatures during the day, knowledge and patience are all ingredients for the production of maple.

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Modern technology has developed faster ways to gather spring maple sap. But, some Vermont farmers, like the one picture above, still reply on the tradition-bound horse drawn sap sledge to haul the sugary water to the sugar shed. Late spring snow and relatively mild temperatures during the day, knowledge and patience are all ingredients for the production of maple.

United Press International · [ca. April 1966]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Maple Sugar

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