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A New Take on Sap Collection

A new method of gathering sap from sugar maple saplings is being tested.

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.

Cleaning Tubing Systems

There are a number of ways to clean tubing systems to avoid microbial contamination of tapholes and sap.

Collect More Sap Without Vacuum Pumps

Using 3/16″ tubing can create non-mechanical vacuum that can increase sap yield.

Counting Sugar Makers

Analysis of the 2012 U.S. Census of Agriculture’s report on the maple industry.

Energy Efficiency in the Sugarhouse

Boiling syrup is energy intensive, but there are ways for sugarmakers to calcuate and improve their energy use.