Estimated potential revenues from adding birch syrup production to an existing maple operation
An Excel spreadsheet that can be used to determine the potential yields and profit from producing birch syrup.
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Rethinking how we determine sap prices
A table to help determine sap prices, and commentary on the factors that should be considered when purchasing sap.
Batch/Lot Coding and Labeling of Maple Syrup
How and why to code your products for traceability.
Entering and Judging a Maple Syrup and Maple Confections Contest
Entering a maple syrup/confection contest is a fun activity that can lead to assurance that you are producing the highest quality product possible.
New York State Maple Confections Notebook
A comprehensive guide to making value-added maple products.
Choose wisely when selecting where to tap
Knowing when, where, and how to tap is critical to making good maple syrup and keeping trees healthy.
New York State Maple Tubing and Vacuum System Notebook
A comprehensive guide to setting up and maintaining tubing systems for sap production.
Maintaining a Healthy Sugarbush
Knowing how to properly maintain your sugar bush — a maple producer’s most valuable resource — is a critical skill.
Cleaning Tubing Systems
There are a number of ways to clean tubing systems to avoid microbial contamination of tapholes and sap.
Sap Now or Sawlogs Later
Tapping trees has an impact on the value of those trees’ logs for lumber.