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Beginning or Expanding Maple Syrup Operations as a Profitable Business!

The primary use for this guide is to assist maple operations in developing a basic plan used to secure funding for start-up, expansion, and operating loans as well as a basic framework to begin considering the income and expenses incurred as the operation develops.

Procedures for Neutralizing Maple Wash Water

Wash waters resulting from the use of cleaning chemicals for reverse osmosis (RO) membranes and evaporator pans are often strongly basic or acid, and should be neutralized before disposal in order to comply with Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation regulations. These instructions for neutralizing maple wash water will allow you to modify your used maple cleaner to a safe pH range.

How deep do you tap?

An investigation into the impact of tap hole depth on tree health.

The Map of Maple

A guide to tasting maple syrup and checking for off-flavors

Pricing sap

How much money should you expect to make selling sap? There are many factors to consider.

The aesthetics of sap collecting

A guide to keeping up appearances in your sugaring operation.

The maples of North America

A description of all the maple species native to North America.