{"id":29,"date":"2021-10-01T10:28:16","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T14:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.new.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2026-06-15T10:07:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T14:07:25","slug":"business-and-labor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup\/business-and-labor\/","title":{"rendered":"Business and Labor"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id29_5b32b6-7b{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id29_5b32b6-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id29_5b32b6-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id29_5b32b6-7b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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#79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn29_88c41a-b0.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn29_88c41a-b0.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-btn29_88c41a-b0 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=\"#maple-industry-resources\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Essential Maple Industry Resources<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id29_968408-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id29_968408-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id29_968408-a8 > .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-id29_968408-a8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id29_968408-a8 > .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-id29_968408-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:25px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id29_968408-a8 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-column29_921d7a-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column29_921d7a-12 > .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-column29_921d7a-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column29_921d7a-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column29_921d7a-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column29_921d7a-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column29_921d7a-12{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column29_921d7a-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column29_921d7a-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column29_921d7a-12\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id29_1a3c6a-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id29_1a3c6a-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id29_1a3c6a-a7 > .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-id29_1a3c6a-a7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id29_1a3c6a-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id29_1a3c6a-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id29_1a3c6a-a7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"about\"><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-column29_f1fb5d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column29_f1fb5d-2e > .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-column29_f1fb5d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column29_f1fb5d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column29_f1fb5d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column29_f1fb5d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column29_f1fb5d-2e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column29_f1fb5d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column29_f1fb5d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column29_f1fb5d-2e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5\"]{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-heading29_f5127c-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5\"] 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-heading29_f5127c-c5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 id=\"about\" class=\"kt-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_f5127c-c5\">About Producer Support<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id29_2a7b2c-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id29_2a7b2c-3a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id29_2a7b2c-3a > .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-id29_2a7b2c-3a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id29_2a7b2c-3a > .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-id29_2a7b2c-3a > .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-id29_2a7b2c-3a 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-column29_38af25-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column29_38af25-ed > .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-column29_38af25-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column29_38af25-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column29_38af25-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column29_38af25-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column29_38af25-ed{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column29_38af25-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column29_38af25-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column29_38af25-ed\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id29_d1efc7-99{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id29_d1efc7-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id29_d1efc7-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id29_d1efc7-99 > .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-id29_d1efc7-99 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id29_d1efc7-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id29_d1efc7-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id29_d1efc7-99 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-column29_6c10c0-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column29_6c10c0-60 > .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-column29_6c10c0-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column29_6c10c0-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column29_6c10c0-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column29_6c10c0-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column29_6c10c0-60{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column29_6c10c0-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column29_6c10c0-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column29_6c10c0-60\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image29_4b2097-48 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image29_4b2097-48\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2021\/10\/maple-products-remsberg_15101433069-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"maple syrup products on shelves\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2021\/10\/maple-products-remsberg_15101433069-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2021\/10\/maple-products-remsberg_15101433069-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2021\/10\/maple-products-remsberg_15101433069-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2021\/10\/maple-products-remsberg_15101433069-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2021\/10\/maple-products-remsberg_15101433069-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2021\/10\/maple-products-remsberg_15101433069-423x281.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2021\/10\/maple-products-remsberg_15101433069-634x422.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2021\/10\/maple-products-remsberg_15101433069-846x563.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2021\/10\/maple-products-remsberg_15101433069-951x632.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2021\/10\/maple-products-remsberg_15101433069.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_03967c-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_03967c-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_03967c-77\"]{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-heading29_03967c-77 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_03967c-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_03967c-77\"] 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-heading29_03967c-77 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_03967c-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_03967c-77\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_03967c-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_03967c-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_03967c-77\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_03967c-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_03967c-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_03967c-77\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_03967c-77 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_03967c-77\">Being profitable with a maple business is not always easy. Fortunately, there are several organizations and programs available to support maple producers with business and financial planning, accessing loans, and finding the few grant programs to support the expansion of maple operations.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_098173-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_098173-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_098173-44\"]{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-heading29_098173-44 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_098173-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_098173-44\"] 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-heading29_098173-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_098173-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_098173-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_098173-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_098173-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_098173-44\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_098173-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_098173-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_098173-44\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 id=\"business-labor-resources\" class=\"kt-adv-heading29_098173-44 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_098173-44\">Business and Labor Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id29_428ee5-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id29_428ee5-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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> .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id29_f503cf-b2 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id29_f503cf-b2 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id29_f503cf-b2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id29_f503cf-b2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id29_f503cf-b2 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid 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class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Financial Planning Resources and Mentoring<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>University of Maine Cooperative Extension Maple Team:<\/strong> Can sit down with you to discuss your financial goals and get you pointed towards the most relevant resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SCORE Maine:<\/strong> Experienced volunteer farm business mentors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Production Checklists:<\/strong> Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.new.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2021\/10\/annual-syrup-production-packaging-record.xls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Annual Syrup Production and Packaging Record <\/strong>(Excel)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.new.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup-production\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2021\/10\/annual-sugaring-record.xls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Annual Sugaring Record<\/strong> (Excel)<\/a> to track operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/extension\/agriculture\/business\/maple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Vermont Maple Management Team<\/a>:<\/strong> Offers extensive maple business planning modules, calculators, and templates to help you plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane29_22355a-8f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Resources for Leasing a Sugarbush<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Land for Good\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/landforgood.org\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Build a Lease Tool<\/a>:<\/strong> Walk through the steps to create a solid agricultural lease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/countryfolks.com\/securing-sound-sugarbush-leases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Securing Sound Sugarbush Leases<\/a>:<\/strong> Helpful guidance via the \u201cCountry Folks\u201d industry article.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane29_4e19b6-4c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Farm and Maple Specific Loan, Grant, and Cost Share Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Contact your local <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offices.sc.egov.usda.gov\/locator\/app?state=me&amp;agency=fsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USDA Service Center<\/a><\/strong> for more information about the following federal programs for maple producers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Farm Storage Facility Loans:<\/strong> Funding for sap tanks, hauling trucks, syrup storage space, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Farm Loan Programs:<\/strong> Includes Direct and Guaranteed Farm Operating\/Ownership Loans, Direct Microloans, Direct Emergency Loans (natural disasters), Guaranteed Conservation Loans, and Direct Youth Loans (for aspiring farmers ages 10 to 20).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP):<\/strong> Financial cost-share and technical assistance for energy efficiency (steam hoods, RO installation, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP):<\/strong> Cost-share assistance for creating and maintaining Sugarbush (Forestry) Management Plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crop Insurance Programs:<\/strong> Risk management protection for your crop yield.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tree Assistance Program (TAP):<\/strong> Financial assistance to replant trees lost due to natural disasters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane29_dc4648-f2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Energy Efficiency Improvement Incentive Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/programs-services\/energy-programs\/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans\/me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)<\/a>:<\/strong> Grants and guaranteed funding for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.efficiencymaine.com\/\">Efficiency Maine Programs<\/a>:<\/strong> Incentives to improve the efficiency of energy use, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agricultural Solutions Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial and Industrial Prescriptive Incentive Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial and Industrial Custom Program (Includes free audits for energy reduction potential)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane29_d37f89-5b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/ard\/grants\/agricultural_marketing.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agriculture Marketing Loan Fund<\/a>:<\/strong> Helps Maine agricultural businesses undertake projects to enhance the viability and vitality of the farm, and improve manufacturing, marketability, and production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceimaine.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Farms for the Future Program<\/a>:<\/strong> A competitive grant program providing selected farms with business planning assistance and investment support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/ard\/grants\/agricultural_development.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agricultural Development Grants<\/a>:<\/strong> Provides cost-share grants to conduct market promotion, market research and development, value-added processing, and new technology demonstration projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane29_e05566-b0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Other Funding Sources and Tax Incentives<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/mfs\/policy_management\/woodswise\/tree_growth_tax_law.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Tree Growth Tax Law<\/a>:<\/strong> Tax incentive program for managed forestland and sugarbushes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/funding-programs\/loans\">U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)<\/a>:<\/strong> Traditional and micro-business SBA Loans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceimaine.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI)<\/a>:<\/strong> Financing and sustainable business funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmcrediteast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farm Credit East (FCE)<\/a>:<\/strong> Agricultural specialization for loans, financial advising, and support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.famemaine.com\/programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)<\/a>:<\/strong> General and agriculture-specific loan and funding programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local Financial Institutions:<\/strong> Your local credit union or bank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane29_6876b7-8d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Labor Management and Safety General Guidance<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/1060e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bulletin #1060, Orienting New Farm Employees in Maine<\/a>:<\/strong> A comprehensive checklist for Maine agricultural employers from UMaine Extension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maple-syrup\/labor-management\/osha-emergency-action-plan-for-maple-producers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OSHA Emergency Action Plan Template<\/a>:<\/strong> Safety and training resources to ensure workplace compliance and safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane29_128b30-51\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Labor Recruitment Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Local Municipalities:<\/strong> Contact your town office and neighboring town offices that serve job seekers looking for general assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/joblink.maine.gov\/employer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Department of Labor (DOL) JobLink<\/a>:<\/strong> Access a roster of potential employees matched directly to your needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agricultural and Regional Job Boards:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/ard\/resources\/farmlabor\/index.shtml#:~:text=Maine%20Department%20of%20Agriculture%2C%20Conservation%20and%20Forestry%20is%20charged%20with,in%20a%20local%20food%20industry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farm Labor Link Network<\/a> (includes other agricultural job boards just above the Training Resources section)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Maine-Food-Farming-Jobs-607491806071830\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Food and Farming Jobs (Facebook)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfoodjobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Good Food Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfoodjobs.com\/\">Farm and Food Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/maine.greenjobs.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Green Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liveandworkinmaine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Live + Work in Maine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internships, Apprenticeships, and Training:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/attra.ncat.org\/internships\/\">ATTRA<\/a> for posting internship opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofga.org\/apprenticeship\/\">MOFGA Apprenticeship Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/doe\/learning\/cte\/cteschools\">Maine Vocational Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Agricultural Recruitment Tools:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aghelpusa.com\/workers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AgHelp<\/a>:<em> <\/em>Helping Ag workers find jobs and resources nationally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ganaz.com\/#home2\">Ganaz<\/a>: Connecting &#8220;Good Growers with Good Workers&#8221; nationally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local Staffing Agencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane29_054886-c0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Workforce Incentive Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mainecareercenter.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CareerCenter<\/a>:<\/strong> Offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workforcesolutionsme.org\/#locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workforce Solutions<\/a> that can connect you directly with job applicants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DOL Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program:<\/strong> Incentives to hire individuals from targeted groups facing barriers to employment. Contact: 207.623.7981.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bonds4jobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DOL Federal Bonding<\/a>:<\/strong> Provides hiring incentives for at-risk and hard-to-place job seekers. Contact: 207.623.7981.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Migrant and Foreign Labor Programs:<\/strong> Learn about legal pathways and programs to hire migrant and foreign labor. Contact Kerry Young at DOL: 207.623.7928 or <a href=\"mailto:Kerry.Young@maine.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kerry.Young@maine.gov<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c\"]{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-heading29_4d0e68-7c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c\"] 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-heading29_4d0e68-7c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 id=\"maple-industry-resources\" class=\"kt-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_4d0e68-7c\">Essential Maple Industry Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61\"]{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-heading29_d26cfe-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61\"] 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-heading29_d26cfe-61 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_d26cfe-61\">Whether you are a commercial sugarmaker managing thousands of taps or a backyard hobbyist boiling your first gallon of sap, having access to reliable, science-based information is key to a successful season. Production methods, equipment technology, and climate patterns are constantly evolving. To support your operation, we have compiled a foundational directory of top-tier maple resources, ranging from landmark reference manuals and academic research centers to regional producer networks and essential industry statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id29_35bf6c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id29_35bf6c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id29_35bf6c-52 > .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-id29_35bf6c-52 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id29_35bf6c-52 > .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: 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.kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id29_231850-fe > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id29_231850-fe .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #acbe4e;}.kt-accordion-id29_231850-fe .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id29_231850-fe > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMAccentBlueAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id29_231850-fe kt-accordion-has-8-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane29_9fbd0b-77\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Industry Guides and Reference Manuals<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mapleresearch.org\/pub\/manual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North American Maple Syrup Producers Manual, 3rd Ed.<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 The undisputed &#8220;bible&#8221; of maple production, covering everything from sugarbush management to food safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane29_124786-26\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Academic and Scientific Research Centers<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mapleresearch.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MapleResearch.Org<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Clearinghouse of maple research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/cals\/proctor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Vermont (UVM) Proctor Maple Research Center<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/extension\/maple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UVM Maple Extension<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cornell.edu\/cornellmaple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cornell Maple Program<\/a> <\/strong>website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centreacer.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centre Acer<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Quebec&#8217;s premier maple research and development center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane29_5300e4-f9\"><div 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine Maple Producers Association<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smmsa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Southern Maine Maple Sugarmakers Association<\/strong> (SMMSA)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane29_473c8a-fb\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Agricultural Data and Statistics<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nass.usda.gov\/Statistics_by_State\/New_England\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New England Agricultural Statistics Service<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Crucial for tracking annual crop yields, pricing trends, and production data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column29_16e97d-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column29_16e97d-96 > .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-column29_16e97d-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column29_16e97d-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column29_16e97d-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column29_16e97d-96 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column29_16e97d-96{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column29_16e97d-96 > 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(max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fc8dda-a7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fc8dda-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fc8dda-a7\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fc8dda-a7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fc8dda-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fc8dda-a7\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_fc8dda-a7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fc8dda-a7\"><strong>Quick Links and Tools<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items29_784606-69:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items29_784606-69 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, 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.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-29_2a4954-81\"><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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=%23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Excel Production Logs<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-29_65cfd4-c2 .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-29_65cfd4-c2\"><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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=%23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Build a Sugarbush Lease Tool<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-29_e5a425-35 .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-29_e5a425-35\"><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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=%23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OSHA Safety Plan Template<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0\"]{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-heading29_fc95df-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0\"] 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-heading29_fc95df-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_fc95df-d0\"><strong>Key Program Contacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items29_893736-c5:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items29_893736-c5 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-items29_893736-c5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items29_893736-c5 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items29_893736-c5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items29_893736-c5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items29_893736-c5 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-items29_893736-c5 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-items29_893736-c5 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-29_67ffd9-9c .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-29_67ffd9-9c\"><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\"><strong>Your Local USDA Office:<\/strong> Primary hub for farm loans, crop insurance, and TAP disaster aid.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-29_c0fc80-af .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-29_c0fc80-af\"><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>Maine DOL (Foreign\/Migrant Labor):<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-29_a04452-e2 .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-29_a04452-e2 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><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\">Kerry Young, 207.623.7928<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-29_d11384-9d .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-29_d11384-9d\"><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>DOL Incentive Hotlines:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-29_bf6127-7a .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-29_bf6127-7a kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><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\">207.623.7981 (Tax Credits and Federal Bonding)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_05a46a-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_05a46a-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_05a46a-82\"]{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-heading29_05a46a-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_05a46a-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_05a46a-82\"] 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-heading29_05a46a-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_05a46a-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_05a46a-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_05a46a-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_05a46a-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_05a46a-82\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_05a46a-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading29_05a46a-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_05a46a-82\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading29_05a46a-82 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading29_05a46a-82\"><strong>Top Funding Focuses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items29_dafbd5-15:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items29_dafbd5-15 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-items29_dafbd5-15 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items29_dafbd5-15 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items29_dafbd5-15 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items29_dafbd5-15 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items29_dafbd5-15 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-items29_dafbd5-15 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-items29_dafbd5-15 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-29_342aac-96 .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-29_342aac-96\"><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>Equipment and Storage:<\/strong> Loans for sap tanks, RO systems, steam hoods, and hauling trucks.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-29_37fbce-9e .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-29_37fbce-9e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  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