Kentucky maple syrup farmer shares process, future plans

The West Kentucky Maple Tour recently went to Scottsville, Kentucky, where they got a chance to visit South 4 Farms, an award-winning producer of 100-pecent pure maple syrup.

The University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture shows us how Nace and Sheila Taylor make the sweet treat as well as some of the farmer’s future hopes and plans.

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