Why Does Canada Have a Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve? - Jordan Weissmann - The Atlantic
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"The reserve makes sure there's always enough syrup for the market. As Farrell explained, each producer sells its harvest in bulk to the federation -- a government-sanctioned cooperative -- which turns around and deals it to bulk buyers. When production is high, the federation siphons a portion off to store in steel drums for future use. "
Economics.
3:38 PM Sep 10 2012