Southern Maple Syrup: Pushing Boundaries
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Kentuckys Maple Syrup Producers: Blending Tradition and Innovation
In Kentucky, a surprising number of maple syrup producers, from Pikeville to Graves County, are pushing boundaries with sustainable methods on small operations. At Red Sunflower Farm in Independence, Barry Schlimme and Mackey McNeil started with maples along Banklick Creek, learning by trial and error. Meanwhile, Losantiville Farms in New Richmond, run by young farmers Jake and Kyle, tap two hundred fifty sugar maples using gravity-fed tubes and wood-fired evaporators, reminiscent of Native American traditions. Visitors flock to their Maple Days events for lattes, pancakes, and demos. Despite the challenge of tricky winter weather, these producers blend old wisdom with hands-on tweaks, keeping the craft alive in unexpected southern territory.
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