Maple Syrup Grading School: Promoting Quality, Increasing Profit

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International Maple Grading School is for maple producers, bulk syrup buyers, state inspectors, and others needing to accurately grade maple syrup or judge maple product entries at fairs and contests. Quality control issues are also addressed. This school provides a strong scientific base combined with intensive hands-on exercises. This approach enables participants to learn how to grade or judge maple products with confidence. Over 200 participants have attended the International Maple Grading School since 2004. They increased their knowledge about grading maple syrup and have saved money by increasing their profits, increasing their sales, or reducing their costs.

2025 International Maple Grading School

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Two Days of In-Person Lectures and Hands-On Demonstrations!

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Two Days of In-Person Lectures and Hands-On Demonstrations This class is held each Fall. The location for the 2025 class will be in Port Huron, Michigan prior to the North American Maple Syrup Council (NAMSC) 2025 Conference. October 21 and 22, 2025.

The International Maple Grading School is for maple producers, bulk syrup buyers, state inspectors, and others needing to accurately grade maple syrup or judge maple product entries at fairs and contests. Quality control issues are also addressed. This school provides a strong scientific base combined with intensive hands-on exercises. This approach enables participants to learn how to grade or judge maple products with confidence. Additional details and registration information will be posted shortly.

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