While many people enjoyed the mild winter, maple syrup producers are concerned about what the changing climate could mean for the industry`s future
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s changing climate is creating an uncertain future for many of the state’s profitable industries.
“It affects everything in our natural world,” said David Stevens, a maple syrup producer and curator of wooden plants at the University of Wisconsin – Madison’s Arboretum.
Stevens said he is concerned that the future of the maple syrup industry in Wisconsin is at the mercy of climate change.
“Earlier warm ups and bud breaks are going to shorten the season, and that’s what we are very scared about,” Stevens said.
Maple syrup brings in about $7 million annually to our state...
...more“It affects everything in our natural world,” said David Stevens, a maple syrup producer and curator of wooden plants at the University of Wisconsin – Madison’s Arboretum.
Stevens said he is concerned that the future of the maple syrup industry in Wisconsin is at the mercy of climate change.
“Earlier warm ups and bud breaks are going to shorten the season, and that’s what we are very scared about,” Stevens said.
Maple syrup brings in about $7 million annually to our state...
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