The Vermont Sugar Makers Association and UVM Extension will hold the 2022 Vermont Maple Conference from December 7th to 10th both online and in person.
Online sessions will be held on Wednesday December 7th through Friday, December 9th
An in person Conference will be held on Saturday, December 10th at Vermont Technical College in Randolph.
Online Sessions
Thursday, December 8th
9 – 10 am Total Yields and Syrup Flavor from Red Maple Trees
Noon – 1 pm Employment Law Basics for Maple Producers
5 – 6 pm Q&A for Proctor Research Center Researchers
Friday, December 9th
9 – 10 am Small Scale Sugaring – Fundamentals 2
Noon – 1 pm Maple Industry Development & Current Issues
In Person Sessions – December 10th
12:45 – 1:45 pm
Proctor Maple Research Center Update
Sugarbush Certification
Maple Health & Practical Sugarbush Management
2 – 3 pm
Consumer Attitudes about Pure Maple Syrup
Organization & Planning of the Tubing System
Maintenance of Tubing Systems
3:15 – 4:15 pm
Maple Inspection Highlights & Hydrometer Testing
Maintenance of Tubing Systems to Maintain Vacuum
Maple Candy Conversation & Demo
Cost for all online sessions is $20. Cost for all in-person sessions on December 10th is $35, including lunch. Cost for both the online and in-person sessions is $40
To register, go to Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association – 2022 Vermont Maple Winter Conference