{"id":1129,"date":"2026-06-15T08:21:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T12:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/?page_id=1129"},"modified":"2026-06-18T09:37:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:37:35","slug":"handbook-maple-grading-judging-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/handbook-maple-grading-judging-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Handbook for Maple Grading and Judging Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1129_e06ba0-52{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_e06ba0-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_e06ba0-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_e06ba0-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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.kb-btn1129_cb8cce-17.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_cb8cce-17.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_cb8cce-17.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_cb8cce-17.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1129_cb8cce-17 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"#step-2\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1129_b5a092-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_b5a092-5f > .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-column1129_b5a092-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_b5a092-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_b5a092-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_b5a092-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_b5a092-5f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_b5a092-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_b5a092-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_b5a092-5f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1129_801f48-04, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1129_801f48-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_801f48-04, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_801f48-04{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_801f48-04{gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1129_801f48-04 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1129_801f48-04, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1129_801f48-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_801f48-04, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_801f48-04{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_801f48-04{justify-content:center;align-items:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1129_801f48-04, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1129_801f48-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_801f48-04, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_801f48-04{margin-bottom:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns1129_801f48-04\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_8f806e-90.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_8f806e-90.kb-button{color:#082e58;background:#79bde8;font-size:16px;font-family:'Chakra Petch';font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_8f806e-90.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_8f806e-90.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_8f806e-90.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_8f806e-90.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_8f806e-90.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_8f806e-90.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_8f806e-90.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_8f806e-90.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1129_8f806e-90 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"#step-3\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1129_635765-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_635765-a4 > .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-column1129_635765-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_635765-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_635765-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_635765-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_635765-a4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_635765-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_635765-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_635765-a4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6{gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6{justify-content:center;align-items:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6{margin-bottom:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns1129_fe0b2e-a6\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_20d44f-5b.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_20d44f-5b.kb-button{color:#082e58;background:#79bde8;font-size:16px;font-family:'Chakra Petch';font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_20d44f-5b.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_20d44f-5b.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_20d44f-5b.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_20d44f-5b.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_20d44f-5b.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_20d44f-5b.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_20d44f-5b.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn1129_20d44f-5b.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1129_20d44f-5b kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"#evaluation\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Informal Evaluation<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_1c3bec-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_1c3bec-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_1c3bec-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1129_1c3bec-45 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_1c3bec-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_1c3bec-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1129_1c3bec-45 alignfull has-white-background-color kt-row-has-bg 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-column1129_8e2997-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_8e2997-13 > .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-column1129_8e2997-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_8e2997-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_8e2997-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_8e2997-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_8e2997-13{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_8e2997-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_8e2997-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_8e2997-13\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_78ced6-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_78ced6-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_78ced6-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1129_78ced6-02 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_78ced6-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_78ced6-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1129_78ced6-02 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-column1129_bdc5e7-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_bdc5e7-0d > .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-column1129_bdc5e7-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_bdc5e7-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_bdc5e7-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_bdc5e7-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_bdc5e7-0d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_bdc5e7-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_bdc5e7-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_bdc5e7-0d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"about\" class=\"kt-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_6e46a2-ce\">About This Handbook<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_9b7d14-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_9b7d14-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_9b7d14-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1129_9b7d14-cf > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_9b7d14-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:35px;padding-right:35px;padding-bottom:45px;padding-left:35px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_9b7d14-cf > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1129_9b7d14-cf alignnone has-white-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1129_da76a4-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_da76a4-f5 > .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-column1129_da76a4-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_da76a4-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_da76a4-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_da76a4-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_da76a4-f5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_da76a4-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_da76a4-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_da76a4-f5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1129_cc0ef3-70{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_cc0ef3-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_cc0ef3-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_cc0ef3-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1129_cc0ef3-70 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_cc0ef3-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_cc0ef3-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1129_cc0ef3-70 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-column1129_099d05-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_099d05-64 > .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-column1129_099d05-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_099d05-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_099d05-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_099d05-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_099d05-64{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_099d05-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_099d05-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_099d05-64\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b\"]{margin-top:0px;text-align:left;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_7a6fa8-1b\">Knowledge about grading and judging pure maple syrup is critical to supporting an industry that prides itself on exceptional quality and value. The purpose of this resource is to enable anyone to understand how to enter and judge the quality of maple syrup and maple products.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_140830-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_140830-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_140830-c7 > .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-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1129_140830-c7{border-top:2px solid #8ed1fc;border-right:2px solid #8ed1fc;border-bottom:2px solid #8ed1fc;border-left:2px solid #8ed1fc;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_140830-c7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_140830-c7 > 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.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-column1129_d3bc5a-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_d3bc5a-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_d3bc5a-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_d3bc5a-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_d3bc5a-98{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_d3bc5a-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_d3bc5a-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_d3bc5a-98\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained 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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-column1129_170004-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_170004-b6 > .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-column1129_170004-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_170004-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_170004-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_170004-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_170004-b6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_170004-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_170004-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_170004-b6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_011b13-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_011b13-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_011b13-75\"]{text-align:center;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_011b13-75 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_011b13-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_011b13-75\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_011b13-75 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_011b13-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_011b13-75\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_011b13-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_011b13-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_011b13-75\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_011b13-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_011b13-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_011b13-75\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1129_011b13-75 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_011b13-75\">Sponsors<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1129_299bc3-fb{margin-top:-30px;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_299bc3-fb > 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href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/extension\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"University of Vermont (UVM) Extension\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/University-of-Vermont-UVM-Extension-Logo.png\" alt=\"University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/University-of-Vermont-UVM-Extension-Logo.png 250w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/University-of-Vermont-UVM-Extension-Logo-105x63.png 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,250px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95 > .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-column1129_5f9d5f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_5f9d5f-95{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > 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srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/ontario-ag-logo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/ontario-ag-logo-300x83.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/ontario-ag-logo-105x29.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/ontario-ag-logo-317x88.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/ontario-ag-logo-423x118.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1129_56b3de-da{margin-top:-30px;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_56b3de-da > 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.kadence-column1129_6f46bc-26{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_6f46bc-26{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_6f46bc-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1129_6f46bc-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_6f46bc-26{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1129_6f46bc-26{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_6f46bc-26{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_6f46bc-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_6f46bc-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1129_6f46bc-26{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_6f46bc-26{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_6f46bc-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1129_6f46bc-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_6f46bc-26\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1129_d0af52-82.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1129_d0af52-82 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:188px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1129_d0af52-82.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1129_d0af52-82 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1129_d0af52-82{max-width:188px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1129_d0af52-82{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1129_d0af52-82 img{width:100%;}.kb-image1129_d0af52-82 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1129_d0af52-82 size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/northamericanmaple.org\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"North American Maple Syrup Council (NAMSC)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"290\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/North-American-Maple-Syrup-Council-NAMSC-Logo-290x300.jpg\" alt=\"North American Maple Syrup Council (NAMSC) Logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/North-American-Maple-Syrup-Council-NAMSC-Logo-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/North-American-Maple-Syrup-Council-NAMSC-Logo-105x109.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/North-American-Maple-Syrup-Council-NAMSC-Logo-317x328.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/North-American-Maple-Syrup-Council-NAMSC-Logo-423x437.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/North-American-Maple-Syrup-Council-NAMSC-Logo-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/North-American-Maple-Syrup-Council-NAMSC-Logo.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,290px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1129_880f6b-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1129_880f6b-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_880f6b-34 > .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-column1129_880f6b-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_880f6b-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1129_880f6b-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1129_880f6b-34{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_880f6b-34{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_880f6b-34 > 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.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_880f6b-34{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_880f6b-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1129_880f6b-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_880f6b-34\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1129_0db69b-ad.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1129_0db69b-ad .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:200px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1129_0db69b-ad.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1129_0db69b-ad .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1129_0db69b-ad{max-width:200px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1129_0db69b-ad{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1129_0db69b-ad img{width:100%;}.kb-image1129_0db69b-ad .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1129_0db69b-ad size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalmaplesyrupinstitute.com\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"International Maple Syrup Institute (IMSI)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/International-Maple-Syrup-Institute-IMSI-Logo.png\" alt=\"International Maple Syrup Institute (IMSI) logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/International-Maple-Syrup-Institute-IMSI-Logo.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/International-Maple-Syrup-Institute-IMSI-Logo-105x96.png 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1129_407210-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1129_407210-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_407210-ac > .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-column1129_407210-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_407210-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1129_407210-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1129_407210-ac{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_407210-ac{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_407210-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1129_407210-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_407210-ac{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1129_407210-ac{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_407210-ac{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_407210-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_407210-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1129_407210-ac{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_407210-ac{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_407210-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1129_407210-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_407210-ac\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1129_fb25e5-ef .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1129_fb25e5-ef size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omspa.ca\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Ontario Maple Syrup Producers' Association\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Ontario-Maple-Syrup_Producers-Association.jpg\" alt=\"Ontario Maple Syrup Producers' Association logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Ontario-Maple-Syrup_Producers-Association.jpg 180w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Ontario-Maple-Syrup_Producers-Association-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Ontario-Maple-Syrup_Producers-Association-105x105.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Ontario-Maple-Syrup_Producers-Association-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_6c3a07-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_6c3a07-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_6c3a07-c6 > .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-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1129_6c3a07-c6{border-top:2px solid #8ed1fc;border-right:2px solid #8ed1fc;border-bottom:2px solid #8ed1fc;border-left:2px solid #8ed1fc;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_6c3a07-c6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_6c3a07-c6{display:none !important;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_6c3a07-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_6c3a07-c6{border-top:2px solid #8ed1fc;border-right:2px solid #8ed1fc;border-bottom:2px solid #8ed1fc;border-left:2px solid #8ed1fc;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_6c3a07-c6{display:none !important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_6c3a07-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1129_6c3a07-c6{border-top:2px solid #8ed1fc;border-right:2px solid #8ed1fc;border-bottom:2px solid #8ed1fc;border-left:2px solid #8ed1fc;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1129_6c3a07-c6 alignnone kb-v-lg-hidden kb-v-md-hidden 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-column1129_d602d4-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_d602d4-02 > .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-column1129_d602d4-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_d602d4-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_d602d4-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_d602d4-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_d602d4-02{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_d602d4-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_d602d4-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_d602d4-02\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a\"]{text-align:center;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0f6aee-5a\">Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/\">University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/extension\">University of Vermont Extension<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ministry-agriculture-food-and-agribusiness\">Ontario Ministry of Agriculture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/northamericanmaple.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North American Maple Syrup Council (NAMSC)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/internationalmaplesyrupinstitute.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Maple Syrup Institute (IMSI)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omspa.ca\/\">Ontario Maple Syrup Producers&#8217; Association<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"step-1\" class=\"kt-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0f740f-04\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0eb2dd-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0eb2dd-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0eb2dd-86\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0eb2dd-86 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0eb2dd-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0eb2dd-86\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0eb2dd-86 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0eb2dd-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0eb2dd-86\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1129_0eb2dd-86 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0eb2dd-86\"><strong>How to organize a successful and effective grading\/judging workshop<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_f11666-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_f11666-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_f11666-09\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_f11666-09 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_f11666-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_f11666-09\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_f11666-09 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_f11666-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_f11666-09\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1129_f11666-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_f11666-09\"><strong>In the beginning, <\/strong>consider&nbsp;the audience and size (20 is optimal), the workshop length<span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">, the&nbsp;<\/span>purpose, and presentation options. Effective preparation involves considering the beginning, middle, and end of the workshop. Use formal or informal evaluation feedback to redesign or change parts of the workshop to improve it for the next presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_a1388b-2b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_a1388b-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_a1388b-2b\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_a1388b-2b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_a1388b-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_a1388b-2b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_a1388b-2b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_a1388b-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_a1388b-2b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1129_a1388b-2b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_a1388b-2b\">Some beginning logistical items to discuss include:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_cf29e5-9b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_cf29e5-9b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_cf29e5-9b > .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-id1129_cf29e5-9b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_cf29e5-9b > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_cf29e5-9b > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1129_cf29e5-9b 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-column1129_9f12bb-de > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_9f12bb-de > .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-column1129_9f12bb-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_9f12bb-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_9f12bb-de > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_9f12bb-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_9f12bb-de{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_9f12bb-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_9f12bb-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_9f12bb-de\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_42eaf9-32:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_42eaf9-32 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_42eaf9-32 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_42eaf9-32 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_42eaf9-32 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_42eaf9-32 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_42eaf9-32 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_42eaf9-32 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_42eaf9-32 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_253e55-9c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_253e55-9c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Assess local interest \u2013 does anyone want this topic?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_0774b8-dc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_0774b8-dc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Find a mutually agreeable time \u2013 weekdays, weekends, evenings?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_f715bb-60 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_f715bb-60\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Find a convenient meeting place centrally located<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_c73fdd-25 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_c73fdd-25\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Advertise and send notices for registration<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_4e962e-6f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_4e962e-6f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Acquire good and bad syrup and\/or product samples<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_0ad730-51 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_0ad730-51\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Arrange for a computer, nametags, external speakers, screen, handouts, grading tools, cups, spoons, refreshments, and lunch<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_ccb405-73 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_ccb405-73\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Plan a formal or informal evaluation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_259377-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_259377-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_259377-4e\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_259377-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_259377-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_259377-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_259377-4e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_259377-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_259377-4e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1129_259377-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_259377-4e\">Some middle logistical items to discuss include:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_5df81d-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_5df81d-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_5df81d-f8 > .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-id1129_5df81d-f8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_5df81d-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_5df81d-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1129_5df81d-f8 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-column1129_dd8de3-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_dd8de3-1e > .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-column1129_dd8de3-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_dd8de3-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_dd8de3-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_dd8de3-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_dd8de3-1e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_dd8de3-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_dd8de3-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_dd8de3-1e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_4e59c3-9d:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_4e59c3-9d ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_4e59c3-9d ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_4e59c3-9d .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_4e59c3-9d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_4e59c3-9d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_4e59c3-9d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_4e59c3-9d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_4e59c3-9d kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_ff03e6-94 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_ff03e6-94\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Most people can only tolerate about six hours a day of listening.&nbsp; Plan for breaks and snacks to allow people to refresh and refocus.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_5c70c4-11 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_5c70c4-11\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Everyone brings knowledge to the workshop.&nbsp;Giving people time to exchange ideas enriches the workshop for everyone.Add your text here<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_ea17d7-d6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_ea17d7-d6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Break up lectures and hands-on activities.&nbsp;Remember that people learn much more by collaborating and doing than just by reading and listening.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_4c8aef-37 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_4c8aef-37\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">People in a group have a range of learning styles: visual, auditory, verbal, and physical or kinesthetic. A mix of audiovisual materials, lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities will engage various types of learners. These activities can occur individually and in groups so that participants can learn by doing and from one another. Avoid being a talking head and causing &#8220;death by PowerPoint.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_10ec0a-38 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_10ec0a-38\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Workshops can create common community goals among attendees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"step-2\" class=\"kt-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_0fdc17-57\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_9bd4ef-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_9bd4ef-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_9bd4ef-8b\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_9bd4ef-8b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_9bd4ef-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_9bd4ef-8b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_9bd4ef-8b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_9bd4ef-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_9bd4ef-8b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1129_9bd4ef-8b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_9bd4ef-8b\">At the end of the workshop, give participants a chance to discuss what they have learned and what they are still wondering.&nbsp;You can use a formal or informal evaluation.&nbsp;Give people an opportunity to talk about the pros and cons of the day and what they still would like to discuss or learn.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_8cceeb-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_8cceeb-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_8cceeb-b5\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_8cceeb-b5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_8cceeb-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_8cceeb-b5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_8cceeb-b5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_8cceeb-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_8cceeb-b5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1129_8cceeb-b5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_8cceeb-b5\">For more information on conducting workshops, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ctb.ku.edu\/en\/table-of-contents\/structure\/training-and-technical-assistance\/workshops\/main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chapter 12. Section 4. 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_0b997e-d0 kvs-sm-false\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_8ef3a9-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_8ef3a9-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_8ef3a9-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:10px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1129_8ef3a9-6a{background-color:#003263;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_8ef3a9-6a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_8ef3a9-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_8ef3a9-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1129_8ef3a9-6a alignnone kt-row-has-bg 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-column1129_a0c239-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_a0c239-f1 > .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-column1129_a0c239-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_a0c239-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_a0c239-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_a0c239-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_a0c239-f1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_a0c239-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_a0c239-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_a0c239-f1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_4ea6db-8e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_4ea6db-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_4ea6db-8e\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:chakra-petch;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_4ea6db-8e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_4ea6db-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_4ea6db-8e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_4ea6db-8e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_4ea6db-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_4ea6db-8e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1129_4ea6db-8e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_4ea6db-8e\">At a Glance<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_09bd04-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_09bd04-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_09bd04-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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.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-column1129_c27ab0-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_c27ab0-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_c27ab0-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_c27ab0-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_c27ab0-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_c27ab0-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_c27ab0-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_c27ab0-e9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_632566-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_632566-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_632566-62\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_632566-62 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_632566-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_632566-62\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_632566-62 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_632566-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_632566-62\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_632566-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_632566-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_632566-62\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_632566-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1129_632566-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_632566-62\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1129_632566-62 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1129_632566-62\">Maple Grading &amp; Judging Training Handbook<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_b7b9bb-a9:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_b7b9bb-a9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_b7b9bb-a9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_b7b9bb-a9 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_b7b9bb-a9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_b7b9bb-a9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_b7b9bb-a9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_b7b9bb-a9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1129_b7b9bb-a9 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_a725d7-4d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1129_a725d7-4d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Made For:<\/strong> Maple Producers, 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class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>9:30-10:00 a.m. \u2014<\/strong> <strong>Introductions and Review Agenda<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask: What do you want out of the day? Make a list on a flipchart or a pad of paper to review at the end of the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10:00-10:45 a.m. \u2014 Why are We Here? International Grading and Judging Guidelines<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_eb4636-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_eb4636-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_eb4636-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id1129_eb4636-c1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_eb4636-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_eb4636-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1129_eb4636-c1 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-column1129_a14d8b-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_a14d8b-fc > .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-column1129_a14d8b-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_a14d8b-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_a14d8b-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_a14d8b-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_a14d8b-fc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_a14d8b-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_a14d8b-fc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_a14d8b-fc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HZ6zmPbNK2I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Why are We Here? International Grading and Judging Guidelines<\/strong> (YouTube)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Brian Bainborough, <em>President, Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association and Chief Judge<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why are We Here? International Grading and Judging Guidelines\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HZ6zmPbNK2I?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1129_9daa31-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_9daa31-6c > .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-column1129_9daa31-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_9daa31-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_9daa31-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_9daa31-6c > 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loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Experiences of Judging and Why is Syrup Disqualified?\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_8hEA09DGiQ?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1129_e32d05-8e .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1129_e32d05-8e .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1129_e32d05-8e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10:45-11:15 a.m. 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class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1129_8ce836-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1129_8ce836-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_8ce836-46 > .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-column1129_8ce836-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_8ce836-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column1129_8ce836-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1129_8ce836-46{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_8ce836-46{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > 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.kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1129_ad47eb-bc .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1129_ad47eb-bc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>11:15 a.m.-12:00 Noon \u2014<\/strong> <strong>Off Flavors and Allergens<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_de0e9d-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_de0e9d-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_de0e9d-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-right:30px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id1129_de0e9d-2e > 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href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yMFAUPXH8bE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Taste and Allergens<\/strong> (YouTube)<\/a><br>Kathy Hopkins, <em>Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Skowhegan, Maine<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Taste and Allergens\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yMFAUPXH8bE?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1129_175d37-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1129_175d37-f0 > 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(max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1129_175d37-f0{align-self:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_175d37-f0{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_175d37-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_175d37-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1129_175d37-f0{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_175d37-f0{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1129_175d37-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column1129_175d37-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_175d37-f0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/66RcS8Kpkqk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>What to Do with Off-Flavors? Prevent, Correct, Blend<\/strong> (YouTube)<\/a><br>Brian Bainborough, <em>President, Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association and Chief Judge<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What to Do with Off-Flavors? Prevent, Correct, Blend\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/66RcS8Kpkqk?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1129_268b39-4e .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1129_268b39-4e .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1129_268b39-4e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>12:00-12:45 p.m. \u2014<\/strong> <strong>Lunch<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12:45-1:30 p.m. \u2014 &nbsp;Standard Maple Flavors<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_9eb38b-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_9eb38b-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_9eb38b-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-right:30px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id1129_9eb38b-87 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_9eb38b-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_9eb38b-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1129_9eb38b-87 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-column1129_fe6c70-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_fe6c70-bc > .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-column1129_fe6c70-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_fe6c70-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_fe6c70-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_fe6c70-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_fe6c70-bc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_fe6c70-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_fe6c70-bc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_fe6c70-bc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vjNSzclTK_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Flavor<\/strong> (University of Vermont Extension) (YouTube)<\/a><br>Mark Isselhardt, <em>University of Vermont Extension Maple Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1129_6b9603-21 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1129_6b9603-21 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vjNSzclTK_0\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Flavor (University of Vermont Extension)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-1024x587.png\" alt=\"YouTube thumbnail for Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals Flavor video from University of Vermont Extension\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-105x60.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-317x182.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-423x243.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-634x364.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-846x485.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-951x545.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-1268x727.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension.png 1486w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1129_1ae853-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_1ae853-f8 > .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-column1129_1ae853-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_1ae853-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_1ae853-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_1ae853-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_1ae853-f8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_1ae853-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_1ae853-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_1ae853-f8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1yY_q5P57l8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Judging and IMSI Scoresheets<\/strong> (YouTube)<\/a><br>Brian Bainborough, President, <em>Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association and Chief Judge<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Judging and IMSI Scoresheets\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1yY_q5P57l8?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1129_b808f6-ca .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1129_b808f6-ca .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1129_b808f6-ca\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1:30-2:45 p.m. \u2014<\/strong> <strong>Split Into Groups, Judge 4-5 Grades and\/or Products<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2:45 &#8211; 3:00 p.m. \u2014<\/strong> <strong>Final Judging Discussion and Evaluation<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Were your information needs identified this morning?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3:00 p.m. \u2014<\/strong> Depart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mark Isselhardt Quality Videos<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_53d294-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_53d294-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_53d294-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_53d294-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_53d294-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id1129_53d294-69 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_53d294-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_53d294-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_53d294-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_53d294-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1129_53d294-69 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-4-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1129_7ba01c-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_7ba01c-4d > .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-column1129_7ba01c-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_7ba01c-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_7ba01c-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_7ba01c-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_7ba01c-4d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_7ba01c-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_7ba01c-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_7ba01c-4d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"flavor\"><strong>Flavor<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vjNSzclTK_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Flavor<\/strong> (University of Vermont Extension) (YouTube)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1129_416b09-1b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1129_416b09-1b size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vjNSzclTK_0\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Flavor (University of Vermont Extension) (YouTube)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-1024x587.png\" alt=\"YouTube thumbnail for Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals Flavor video from University of Vermont Extension\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-105x60.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-317x182.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-423x243.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-634x364.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-846x485.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-951x545.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension-1268x727.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Flavor-UVM-Extension.png 1486w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1129_e34dba-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_e34dba-fa > .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-column1129_e34dba-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_e34dba-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_e34dba-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_e34dba-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_e34dba-fa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_e34dba-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_e34dba-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_e34dba-fa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"density\"><strong>Density<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vYAEAlO60qQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Density<\/strong> (University of Vermont Extension) (YouTube)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1129_890017-3e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1129_890017-3e size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vYAEAlO60qQ\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Density (University of Vermont Extension) (YouTube)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Density-University-of-Vermont-Extension-1024x588.png\" alt=\"YouTube thumbnail for Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Density video from University of Vermont Extension\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Density-University-of-Vermont-Extension-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Density-University-of-Vermont-Extension-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Density-University-of-Vermont-Extension-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Density-University-of-Vermont-Extension-105x60.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Density-University-of-Vermont-Extension-317x182.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Density-University-of-Vermont-Extension-423x243.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Density-University-of-Vermont-Extension-634x364.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Density-University-of-Vermont-Extension-846x486.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Density-University-of-Vermont-Extension-951x546.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Density-University-of-Vermont-Extension-1268x728.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Density-University-of-Vermont-Extension.png 1484w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1129_0b5567-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_0b5567-02 > .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-column1129_0b5567-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_0b5567-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_0b5567-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_0b5567-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_0b5567-02{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_0b5567-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_0b5567-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_0b5567-02\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"color\"><strong>Color<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fzU34I7zGxU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Color<\/strong> (University of Vermont Extension) (YouTube)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1129_404925-56 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1129_404925-56 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fzU34I7zGxU\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Color (University of Vermont Extension) (YouTube)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Color-University-of-Vermont-Extension-1024x589.png\" alt=\"YouTube thumbnail for Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Color video from University of Vermont Extension\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Color-University-of-Vermont-Extension-1024x589.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Color-University-of-Vermont-Extension-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Color-University-of-Vermont-Extension-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Color-University-of-Vermont-Extension-105x60.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Color-University-of-Vermont-Extension-317x182.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Color-University-of-Vermont-Extension-423x243.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Color-University-of-Vermont-Extension-634x365.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Color-University-of-Vermont-Extension-846x487.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Color-University-of-Vermont-Extension-951x547.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Color-University-of-Vermont-Extension-1268x729.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Color-University-of-Vermont-Extension.png 1492w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1129_b26cc5-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_b26cc5-82 > .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-column1129_b26cc5-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_b26cc5-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_b26cc5-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_b26cc5-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_b26cc5-82{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_b26cc5-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_b26cc5-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_b26cc5-82\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"clarity\"><strong>Clarity<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ilE4RL8rvgY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Clarity<\/strong> (University of Vermont Extension) (YouTube)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1129_c8c21b-f7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1129_c8c21b-f7 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ilE4RL8rvgY\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Clarity (University of Vermont Extension) (YouTube)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Clarity-University-of-Vermont-Extension-1024x586.png\" alt=\"YouTube thumbnail for Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Clarity video from University of Vermont Extension\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Clarity-University-of-Vermont-Extension-1024x586.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Clarity-University-of-Vermont-Extension-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Clarity-University-of-Vermont-Extension-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Clarity-University-of-Vermont-Extension-105x60.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Clarity-University-of-Vermont-Extension-317x182.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Clarity-University-of-Vermont-Extension-423x242.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Clarity-University-of-Vermont-Extension-634x363.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Clarity-University-of-Vermont-Extension-846x484.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Clarity-University-of-Vermont-Extension-951x545.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Clarity-University-of-Vermont-Extension-1268x726.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/06\/Maple-Syrup-Grading-Fundamentals-Clarity-University-of-Vermont-Extension.png 1488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1129_4ab59a-87 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1129_4ab59a-87 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1129_4ab59a-87\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_d598d9-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_d598d9-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_d598d9-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id1129_d598d9-d7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_d598d9-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_d598d9-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1129_d598d9-d7 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-column1129_1e141f-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_1e141f-9f > .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-column1129_1e141f-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_1e141f-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_1e141f-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_1e141f-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_1e141f-9f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_1e141f-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_1e141f-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_1e141f-9f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xkcbJHJvW14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Off-Flavors<\/strong> (YouTube)<\/a><br>Henry Marckres, <em>Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, Chief of Consumer Protection (Retired)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Off-Flavors\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xkcbJHJvW14?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1129_5611d2-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_5611d2-13 > .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-column1129_5611d2-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_5611d2-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_5611d2-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_5611d2-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_5611d2-13{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_5611d2-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_5611d2-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_5611d2-13\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grading and Judging Reference Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.internationalmaplesyrupinstitute.com\/downloadable-resources.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North American Maple Contest Guidelines<\/a> (scroll down the page)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/Map-of-Maple.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Map of Maple (University of Vermont) (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.agr.gc.ca\/resources\/prod\/doc\/sci\/maple-erable\/maple-erable_eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flavour Wheel for Maple Products (Government of Canada)(PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centre Acer Flavour Training for Ontario Maple Producers Association&nbsp;Booklet: <a href=\"http:\/\/gestion.centreacer.qc.ca\/fr\/UserFiles\/publications\/OMSPA%202017-%20Maple%20Flavour%20(Centre%20ACER).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From the tree to your senses! (PDF)<\/a> By Nathalie Martin, Ph.D., held at Quality Inn and Conference Center, Midland (Ontario) on Wednesday, July 13, 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maple Syrup Off-Flavors<\/strong> \u2013 by Henry J. Marckres: Learn how to identify and prevent common off-flavors in your maple syrup production. <a href=\"https:\/\/umainesystem.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/UM-OnlineDocs\/IQBRsxsiWouLT7s50mcuO8TjAeOhkUcf1xRTF8KhGtrWbKM?e=JUa9yF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Guide<\/strong> (Opens in SharePoint; downloadable as PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1129_3b94cc-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_3b94cc-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_3b94cc-a6 > .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-id1129_3b94cc-a6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_3b94cc-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_3b94cc-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1129_3b94cc-a6 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-column1129_a2ac12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_a2ac12-71 > .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-column1129_a2ac12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_a2ac12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_a2ac12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_a2ac12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_a2ac12-71{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_a2ac12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_a2ac12-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_a2ac12-71\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Allergens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>US-8: <a href=\"https:\/\/farrp.unl.edu\/informallbig8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Allergenic Foods and their Allergens, with links to Informall, The Big 8<\/a> &nbsp;(University of Nebraska &#8211; Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Food Allergy Research and Resource Program website)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CA-11: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/food-nutrition\/food-safety\/food-allergies-intolerances\/food-allergies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common food allergens, Priority allergens<\/a> (Government of Canada website)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EU-14: <a href=\"https:\/\/erudus.com\/14-major-food-allergens-for-eu-food-information-for-consumers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 14 Major Food Allergens, Food Allergy Information<\/a> (erudus website)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1129_d82fd5-0f{margin-top:30px;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_d82fd5-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1129_d82fd5-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_d82fd5-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:15px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1129_d82fd5-0f{border-top:4px solid #003263;border-right:4px solid #003263;border-bottom:4px solid #003263;border-left:4px solid #003263;}.kb-row-layout-id1129_d82fd5-0f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_d82fd5-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_d82fd5-0f{border-top:4px solid #003263;border-right:4px solid #003263;border-bottom:4px solid #003263;border-left:4px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1129_d82fd5-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1129_d82fd5-0f{border-top:4px solid #003263;border-right:4px solid #003263;border-bottom:4px solid #003263;border-left:4px solid #003263;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1129_d82fd5-0f 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-column1129_c00d37-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1129_c00d37-8a > .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-column1129_c00d37-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1129_c00d37-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1129_c00d37-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1129_c00d37-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1129_c00d37-8a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1129_c00d37-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1129_c00d37-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1129_c00d37-8a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"evaluation\">2020 Maple Flavor Judging Training Informal Evaluation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session Title:<\/strong> ________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Name (Optional):<\/strong> ________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Fact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Instructions:<\/strong> Write one fact that you now know that you didn\u2019t know before.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your Response:<\/strong> ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Question<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Instructions:<\/strong> Write one question that you still have (if you still have a question).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your Response:<\/strong> ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. 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