Southwest Virginia Tree Syrup School

We will begin at 3 PM Friday Nov. 22 with a tour of South Fork Farm near Pound, VA (maple syrup and molasses producer), followed by a pancake supper. On Saturday Nov. 23 from 9am to 5pm the workshop will be held at Oxbow Center, St. Paul, Virginia.  There will be educational sessions for both beginning and experienced maple producers, including sessions on backyard tapping and syrup making, business expansion and sugar house requirements.  There is a possibility of holding special session to discuss maple syrup beverages.  CEUs for the Society of American Foresters’ Certified Forester program will be available.

For more information, please contact Phil Meeks, Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Virginia Cooperative Extension, P. O. Box 1156, Wise, Virginia 24293 Phone: (276) 328-6194 Email:  pmeeks@vt.edu