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So far, so good for sugarmakers

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by Matthew Wilson

When the weather warms but the nights are still cool, it’s the time of year for sugarmakers to ply their craft.  This year, the season seems to be shaping up for a good year for maple producers, as the conditions in the Kingdom appear optimal for sap production.

Over the weekend, Jed’s Maple Products in Derby participated in the statewide open house weekend so local families and traveling tourists could visit and get their hands of fresh syrup and maple crafted goodies.

As he fired pizzas for the crowd in attendance, owner Steve Wheeler talked about the conditions he was seeing this year.

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