For those who love a sweet addition to their breakfast, the most common choice is a drizzle of maple syrup. With so many different flavors now, getting to decide and switch up your choice becomes easy, but only when you're eating out. So, what about for here at home?

Franklin County is home to none other than Treehugger Maple Syrup Farm, run by Scott and Deirdre Schirmer of Laurel. The farm sits on a large amount of land with open spaces, gorgeous scenery, and surrounded by Sugar Maple trees. Deirdre states that they initially tried making maple syrup as a homeschool project, but after seeing how well the results were, she and her husband formed a business.

Treehugger has a very natural appeal to it, with mixed forestry, a healthy eco-system, and a nature-friendly setup.

When asked about the process to getting syrup, Deirdre said the first step was using taps on the trees. These are spiles that are hammered into the Sugar Maples to allow the sap to flow out. Each tree relates to tubing that empties out into large buckets for collection.

I know what you're thinking.

Sap doesn't move that fast.

Well, once the sap gets moving, it flows as easily as water. This past year, the Schirmers had over 500 taps running, and I'm told that they even have the official grades for maple syrup in their business.

These are Golden Delicate, Amber Rich, Dark Robust, and Very Dark Strong.

Treehugger Farm has more than syrup, too. They also have granulated maple sugar and a spreadable maple creme. You can find these at McDivitt’s Farm Store, Village Smith, Farmer's Market, Tuttle Orchards, and much more. The Schirmers are always looking for more outlets to share their creations with everyone.

For now, everyone can visit their website to check out what they have and even place an order.