At the end of sugaring season, a couple of years ago, we meandered up the hill behind our Woodstock store to meet up with Ned Macksoud of Maplecrest Farm. Ned has been supplying the Market with maple syrup since we first opened our doors back in 1992.

At the moment, he’s busy boiling and bottling once again. But if you’d like to meet Ned and learn more about the maple sugaring process—and the impact of climate change on maple syrup season, here’s your opportunity: