About this episode
Pure maple syrup can be five times as expensive as “pancake syrup,” but maple farmers — and breakfast connoisseurs — say it’s worth it. Zachary Crockett pours it on thick. SOURCES: Emma Marvin , co-C.E.O. of Butternut Mountain Farm. David Marvin , founder of Butternut Mountain Farm. RESOURCES: " Crop Production ," by National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA, 2025). " Why Americans Overwhelmingly Prefer Fake Maple Syrup ," by Christopher Ingraham (The Washington Post, 2015). " History of Maple ," (UVM Libraries). Butternut Mountain Farm . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.