Vermont service members around the world will be getting a taste of home soon as part of "Operation Vermont Maple Sweetness 2009."
Vermont maple syrup, donated by producers across the state, is on its way to troops across the globe.
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture says about 6,000 pints of syrup have been donated by producers from one end of the state to the other.
The syrup was packed in special containers over the last few days at Maple Grove of Vermont in St. Johnsbury and is accompanied by a note telling service members how much the people of Vermont appreciate their efforts.
The state says sending maple products to soldiers started during the Civil War.