Maple Syrup

"We are going to definitely fall significantly short of our averages for the season," said Jennifer RiChard, owner of Hidden Acres Sugar Bush in Gaylord. "But that's OK; it'll be a season. It's better than none."

Maple Moon SugarBush and Winery in Petoskey sustained major damage to tubing used to collect sap this time of year.

Sugar maples recover better than most species, according to a researcher at the University of Vermont.

Harwood Gold Store in Charlevoix and Cafe and Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery of Petoskey both experienced significant damage to their properties after ice toppled trees last week.

Maple trees started bleeding sap early this season, due to fluctuating weather patterns this winter. Some Michigan tribes are letting them rest this year.

Scientists say climate change affects everything from weather patterns to animal migrations. And now, a popular breakfast condiment could be at risk as…