2018 Southwest Virginia Maple Syrup School

This school will provide information on production and marketing of maple and other tree syrups. Information will be provided to both aspiring and experienced tree syrup producers. When: Saturday, November 17, 2018, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (lunch will be provided to participants) Where: Wise County – St. Paul Elementary...

Introductory Maple Syrup Seminar in Hurricane WV

Future Generations University, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture's Veterans & Warriors to Agriculture Program, and the West Virginia Maple Syrup Producers Association (WVMSPA) are offering introductory maple seminars this fall. Presented by members of the WVMSPA with support from Future Generations Professor Dr. Mike Rechlin, author of Maple Syrup:...

Maple Days 2019 #1

On Maple Days, which happen multiple times during the sugaring season, various farms will be holding events, as will local businesses. See this blog post for more information!  

Maple Days 2019 #2

On Maple Days, which happen multiple times during the sugaring season, various farms will be holding events. See this blog post for more information!

Annual Meeting 2019

Jackson's Mill 160 Jackson Mill Rd, Weston, WV, United States

The West Virginia Maple Syrup Producers Association Annual Meeting is free with the cost of membership which is $25 annually. A nominal fee will be requested for the cost of food, if you desired to partake in the meals available on campus. The annual meeting is a chance to meet...

Cornell Maple Camp – Ithaca NY

Are you new to maple or looking to expand your knowledge of maple syrup production? Cornell’s comprehensive, 4 day training program covers all aspects of maple production ranging from sugarbush management to value-added products and everything in between.  Hosted in the Arnot Forest just south of Ithaca, NY, this course...

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...

Forest Management for increased syrup/sugar water production – Monterey, VA

Friday will be a field day: in the woods visiting thinned maple stands and learning how to incorporate additional wildlife habitat on your farm.  Saturday’s program will include: silviculture expert explaining benefits of a properly managed maple stand and the expected increase in yield; results from two years of data...

2019 Duluth International Maple Syrup Convention

The convention will be held at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) over looking the city's shipping harbor and bustling Canal Park business district.  Our efforts have been to put together a program of interest to large commercial producers, to smaller but serious producers and even established hobbyists.  The trade...

Maple Sugaring in Appalachia

This event is at the historic Anderson House in Franklin (460 High St). It’s primarily a social event to get community members and some of our maple syrup producers into the same room. Some maple-based treats will be provided, and it is hoped that there will be a few displays...