This will be only my second year, so I'm looking for advice from more experienced folk.

My sugarbush is in the foothills of the Berkshires, at around 850' elevation, and facing east (so it stays pretty cold). I don't have any neighbors who tap (that I know of). I know it'll vary from year to year, but roughly what date would you consider "standard" for this region to drill taps? And about how late before the trees bud out?

Thanks!

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