Meet Ethan West, Co-Founder of Republic of Vermont Maple Syrup

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The New England tradition of sugaring is alive and well in Goshen, Vermont. In this season 6 segment of Weekends with Yankee (episode 602), we meet Ethan West, co-founder of the Republic of Vermont, a family business producing pure maple syrup and raw honey. What started as a hobby has transformed into a full-scale business operation run in his backyard. In this segment, we learn the ins and outs of sugaring and how this unconventional career has turned into a lifestyle. 

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