Backyard Sugaring Resources

If you’re tapping trees for the first time, or have been tapping in the backyard for years, these resources will help you get set up to make syrup in the backyard. These resources include recommended supplies and materials for efficiency, cost effectiveness, and food safety. These also include all of the information that you’ll need to understand tree tapping, sap boiling, and syrup canning.

 

Publications

• Bulletin #7036, How to Tap Maple Trees and Make Maple Syrup
• Bulletin #7039, Getting Geared Up for Maple Sugaring: Supplies and Equipment Needed for 1 to 50 Taps
• Bulletin #7040, Getting Geared Up for Maple Sugaring: Supplies and Equipment Needed for 50 to 500 Taps

Videos

• How do I Tap a Maple Tree? (YouTube)
• When do I Tap a Maple Tree? (YouTube)
• How do I Test the Quality of my Homemade Maple Syrup? (YouTube)

Workshops and Events

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