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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This is the 3rd year running for the Future Generations maple course. The program includes online instruction, 3 days of “hands on” field residential and a mentoring program. Many program graduates are now syrup producers in West Virginia and WVMSPA members. For more information or to register, contact Paula Smith...
Lake Erie Maple Expo (LEME) is a premiere maple event for our region. The program includes Friday workshops, Saturday speakers and a large vendor show. It is a good place to pick up sugarbush supplies from vendors, saving shipping, learn about the newest maple research, hone your skills in the...
The Virginia Tech Catawba Sustainability Center will host a production workshop focused on the needs of new and existing tree sap and syrup producers. Sessions will include one focused on tapping Black Walnut, a hands-on workshop establishing tubing systems on a nearby maple stand, a field visit to local maple...
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...
“Verona” has been a landmark maple event for years. Relocate last year to Syracuse, NY, it is one of the largest maple shows in the country. Although a long drive, to a pretty snowy region of the country, and at a time when we should all be repairing lines and...