We make maple syrup here, and this time of the year is typically the sweet spot for making the sweet stuff. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, Michigan is fifth in maple syrup production in the country for 2023, producing an estimated 195,000 gallons. And before us, this Sugar Shack we use has been the home base for maple syrup for over 100 years. When the days start getting warmer, but the nights are still below freezing – usually around February and March - that daily temperature change causes gasses inside the