{"id":4,"date":"2010-12-20T11:24:13","date_gmt":"2010-12-20T16:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-grading-school\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T16:30:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T21:30:18","slug":"commercial-disclaimer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-grading-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Maple Grading School"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id4_3b3779-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4_3b3779-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4_3b3779-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4_3b3779-aa > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4_3b3779-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4_3b3779-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4_3b3779-aa alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4_1a3b0e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4_1a3b0e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4_1a3b0e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4_1a3b0e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4_1a3b0e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4_1a3b0e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4_1a3b0e-7f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4_1a3b0e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4_1a3b0e-7f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4_1a3b0e-7f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Maple Syrup Grading School <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4_1e3799-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4_1e3799-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4_1e3799-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(53% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(47% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id4_1e3799-49 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4_1e3799-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4_1e3799-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4_1e3799-49 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4_736d61-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column4_736d61-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4_736d61-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4_736d61-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4_736d61-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4_736d61-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4_736d61-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4_736d61-b5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4_736d61-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4_736d61-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4_736d61-b5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-grading-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2019\/04\/maple-syrup-grading-kit-remsberg_15101433072.jpg\" alt=\"different grades of maple syrup in jars, maple syrup grading kit\" class=\"wp-image-405\" style=\"width:434px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-grading-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2019\/04\/maple-syrup-grading-kit-remsberg_15101433072.jpg 800w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-grading-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2019\/04\/maple-syrup-grading-kit-remsberg_15101433072-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-grading-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2019\/04\/maple-syrup-grading-kit-remsberg_15101433072-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-grading-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2019\/04\/maple-syrup-grading-kit-remsberg_15101433072-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-grading-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2019\/04\/maple-syrup-grading-kit-remsberg_15101433072-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-grading-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2019\/04\/maple-syrup-grading-kit-remsberg_15101433072-423x281.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-grading-school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2019\/04\/maple-syrup-grading-kit-remsberg_15101433072-634x422.jpg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Promoting Quality, Increasing Profit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The International Maple Grading School<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">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 <strong>International Maple Grading School <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on organizing a grading or judging workshop, see:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns4_bc6b3e-7d{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns4_bc6b3e-7d .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns4_bc6b3e-7d .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4_bc6b3e-7d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4_bc6b3e-7d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4_bc6b3e-7d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4_bc6b3e-7d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4_bc6b3e-7d .kt-btn-wrap-0 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href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-grading-school\/upcoming-schools\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>2026 International <\/strong><strong>Maple Grading School<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1111b1f2e149516b76f65db4366ed186\"><strong>Two Days of In-Person Lectures and Hands-On Demonstrations!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-513cdd1a6dd6cfc3ab8e9370efb374ea\"><strong>The 2026 course will be held in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada in October.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-665826816a105db1f1491423deb29d10\"><em>Registration and more details will be available on this page soon.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1902e319b2fc1b209a5ef0a5a40707ac\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4_81bb31-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4_81bb31-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4_81bb31-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4_81bb31-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4_81bb31-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4_81bb31-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4_81bb31-ef{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4_81bb31-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4_81bb31-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div 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