Message from Maple News:
This school will provide information on production & marketing of maple and other tree syrups. Information will be provided to both aspiring and experienced tree syrup producers.
Speakers: Bruce Gillilan, Vice President of Leader Evaporator; Dr. Tom Hammett, Virginia Tech; Missy Moyers-Jarrells, Laurel Fork Sapsuckers; Dr. Ryan Huish, UVA-Wise
Saturday, November 17 at St. Paul Elementary School, 3200 Deacon Dr., St. Paul, VA
Registration will begin at 9:00am, the opening session starts at 9:30am. The school will conclude by 3:30pm.
**Optional Friday afternoon and evening activities will include a guided hike on Sugar Hill Loop and a winter tree identification workshop.
Pre-registration fees (Lunch included) By Nov. 1: Adult — $15 ; Child — $10
Family rates until Nov. 1 : 1 adult + 2 or more children from same household — $30; 2 adults + 2 or more children from same household — $45
After Nov. 1: Adult — $20 Child — $15
Online registration: https://register.ext.vt.edu Once the link comes up, click on Programs, Agriculture and scroll to the bottom and click on the SW VA Maple Syrup