This full day, hands-on maple syrup quality control program led by UMaine Extension's Maple Industry Educator, Jason Lilley, will be held on Thursday, June 25 at the UMaine Augusta Randall Student Center. Participants will receive a goodie bag with a new temporary color grading kit, hydrometer, thermometer, nips of standard flavor maple syrup, and print […]
Event will run rain or shine! Join UMaine Extension, Maine Forest Service, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Audubon, MOFGA and others for a full day field tour at Nutkin Knoll Farm in Newburgh. Maple sugarbush management can be a complex process. Extreme weather along with new and native forest pests increase the importance of […]
The International Maple Grading School is for maple producers, bulk syrup buyers, state inspectors, and others needing to accurately grade maple syrup or judge maple product entries at fairs and contests. Quality control issues are also addressed. This school provides a strong scientific base combined with intensive hands-on exercises. This approach enables participants to learn […]
