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The aesthetics of sap collecting

A guide to keeping up appearances in your sugaring operation.

Publication:
Farming, the Journal of Northeast Agriculture
Date:
September 1, 2010

Maple production in 2010

A summary of the current state of maple production in New England is based on surveys returned from approximately 210 sugarmakers in April, 2010.

Publication:
Farming, the Journal of Northeast Agriculture
Date:
July 1, 2010

Results from the 2010 New England tapping survey

Results of an annual survey conducted of New England sugarmakers, capturing information on production practices and results, such as types of equipment used, sap sugar content, sanitation practices, and other data.

Date:
June 1, 2010

An Overview of Consumer Research Conducted to Determine Support for A Standardised Grading System for Pure Maple Syrup

In late summer, 2008 Cintech Agroalimentaire was mandated by the IMSI and the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers to undertake research on their behalf that would serve as input to a potential uniform grading system destined for consumers of maple syrup. It was felt that such a grading system would not only be useful to producers and packers but would also help stimulate sales to customers.

Publication:
Maple Syrup Digest
Date:
June 1, 2010

Boiling Clean With Air

I have been using the bubbler now for six years. I have found that the bubbler allows me to boil as hard as I want without using any defoamer. Pumping natural clean air into the pans is better than adding defoamer of any kind to make a good tasting and pure product.

Publication:
Maple Syrup Digest
Date:
June 1, 2010

An Alternative Measure of Yearly Maple Syrup Production

Typically, production is measured in terms of the number of gallons produced. In order to evaluate the effects of season length of maple syrup production I propose an alternative measure of seasonal maple syrup production, “Yield-per-Tap/Day.”

Publication:
Maple Syrup Digest
Date:
June 1, 2010

The maples of North America

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

Publication:
Farming, the Journal of Northeast Agriculture
Date:
May 1, 2010

Avoiding equipment trouble

Common problems with sugaring equipment and how to avoid them.

Publication:
Farming, the Journal of Northeast Agriculture
Date:
April 1, 2010