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kimos
10 hours ago
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unsupp0rted
9 hours ago
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Sure, but that's no reason not to rely on locally-sourced products where possible, and Vermont makes it possible in this case
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jappgar
8 hours ago
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No it doesn't make it possible. It can't possibly make up the difference.
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unsupp0rted
8 hours ago
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Why not?
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kimos
7 hours ago
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Maple farms take decades to reach maturity. The US imports about 4x more maple from Canada than Vermont’s entire production capacity. It’s not possible.
So consumers will pay double or substitute with flavoured corn syrup.
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