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The Vermont Sugarmakers Association and UVM Extension will hold the 2023 Vermont Maple Conference online on December 6th to 8th and in person at Vermont Technical College in Randolph on December 9th. The conference will feature online and in person workshops on maple sugaring, marketing and other topics.
Cost to attend the online portion of conference is $20, to attend both online and in person sessions is $40.
To take part in the conference, register at 2023 Vermont Maple Conference (zeffy.com)
Agenda for the In Person Sessions December 9th
December 9th
8 am – 4:30 pm Maple Tradeshow
9:30 am – 10:15 am Climate Resilience & Adaptation Alexandra Koshiba, UVM
10:30 – 11:30 am Concurrent Sessions 1
11:45 – 12:45 pm Lunch
1:15 – 2:15 pm Concurrent Sessions 2
2:30 – 3:30 pm Concurrent Sessions 3
3:30 – 4:30 pm Concurrent Sessions 4
December 9th sessions include:
Why Certify Ellie Palmer, VMSMA
Organic Certification for Maple Producers Nicole Dehne & Nick Sibley, VT Organic Farmers
Packaging Innovation Allison Hope, VMSMA
Sugarbush Road Infrastructure Shawn Messier, Mountainside Excavation
County Forester Discussion Nancy Patch & Jared Nunery
Effective Tapping Training Glenn Goodrich, Goodrich Maple Farm
Maple Syrup Tasting Mark Isselhardt, UVM Extension
Sugarhouse Certification Jason Gagne & Ellie Palmer, VMSMA
Small Scale Sugaring Fundamentals 2 Mark Isselhardt, UVM Extension
Proctor Maple Research Update Dr. Tim Perkins
Maple Markets Mark Cannella, UVM Extension
Healthy Maples from the Ground Up Adam Wild, Cornell Maple Program
Individual Syrup Tasting Henry Marckres, Vermont Consumer Protection
Update Your Membership Profile to Maximize Exposure Heather Winner, VMSMA