The Southwest Virginia Tree Syrup School, Wise VA

We will begin at 1 PM Friday Nov. 22 with a field trip to a local maple syrup and molasses producer, followed by a pancake supper. On Saturday Nov. 23 from 9am to 3pm the workshop will be held at St. Paul Elementary School, in St. Paul, VA.  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, Wise County, P. O. Box 1156 Wise, Virginia 24293-1156 Phone: (276) 328-6194 Email:  pmeeks@vt.edu