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The Basics of Maple Syrup Production

Feb 12, 2011: 10am- 1pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia and Greene Counties Agroforestry Resource Center

6055 Route 23 | Acra, NY 12405 | 518-622-9820
http://www.ccecolumbiagreene.org/

This workshop covers the basics of maple production including: Why make maple syrup, what trees can you tap, how to tap, sap collection, sap processing, when is it syrup, canning and preserving syrup, what else can I make from maple syrup and regulations related to making maple syrup. Instructor, Steve Childs, conducts applied research in maple production, marketing and business management. Registration deadline: February 10; Cost: $20 per person. Presenter: Steve Childs, Cornell University Dept. of Natural Resources.