What’s a Sugarbush Worth?
Understanding how to properly value a property for sap production.
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Bigleaf Maple Syrup: Nontimber Forest Products For Small Woodland Owners
The sugar maple tree (Acer saccharum) is most commonly used in maple sugaring, but all maples produce sap that can be converted to maple syrup. Though not as high in sugar content as the sugar maple, the sap of bigleaf maple trees (Acer macrophyllum) grown in the Pacific Northwest produces excellent syrup.
Bigleaf Maple Syrup: Nontimber Forest Products For Small Woodland Owners
The sugar maple tree (Acer saccharum) is most commonly used in maple sugaring, but all maples produce sap that can be converted to maple syrup. Though not as high in sugar content as the sugar maple, the sap of bigleaf maple trees (Acer macrophyllum) grown in the Pacific Northwest produces excellent syrup.
Identifying and Preventing Maple Syrup Off-Flavors
Maple syrup has a unique flavor that sets it apart from other specialty foods. Its characteristic for exhibiting different subtle flavors depending on where it was produced, and, at times, how it was produced make it a product that everyone, regardless of their taste preferences, can enjoy. However, this characteristic also makes syrup flavor susceptable to flavors that are not conisdered typical. These off-flavors can occur anywhere from the tree to the containers. Not only do production methods affect the flavor, but Mother Nature has a hand in it too. Following are some common off-flavors that have been encountered, their likely causes, and ways to avoid these problems.
Sweet Signs Help with Marketing
Research shows that signs are the most effective means of communication. This article offers tips on how to make the best signs to attract people to your sugarhouse.
Tips for Welcoming Sugarhouse Visitors on Maple Weekend (or any time)
When getting ready for maple weekend, or for any time that you’re welcoming customersto your sugarhouse, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Beginning Sugarmaking: Trees, Taps, Tubing & Tanks
Slides from a presentation on sugarmaking for beginners.
Maintaining a Healthy Sugarbush
A sugarbush is a special type of woodland. Woodlands include a complex mixture of natural processes and attributes such as soil type, elevation, tree species, types of wildlife, history of use, tree age and more. Foresters can help maple producers gain an in-depth understanding of these factors to achieve a healthy and productivity sugarbush, but there are several steps a maple producer can take on their own.
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Filtering syrup in small batches is a huge pain. Any advice on how to make it easier?
Maple’s Changing Story
Why and how maple producers can shape their stories to connect with potential customers.