Tree Sugaring Resource Hub
Maple trees (Acer saccharum, rubrum, and saccharinum) and others including black walnut (Juglans nigra) and American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) that are abundant in the lower Midwest can be tapped for their flowing sap in late winter as temperatures begin to warm above freezing during the daytime. Processed into syrup, sugar, and other value-added products, this sweet forest treat is healthy and delicious.
The Center for Agroforestry, with producers and Extension partners, are working to grow awareness of this non-timber forest product as a pathway to forest health and diversified forest harvests.
Here you’ll find a compendium of resources available on tree sugaring, from tapping, production and processing, to bottling and marketing. The resources are organized by region; keep in mind that climate and market contexts vary between regions. As more publications and other media are released specifically for lower Midwest sugaring, they will be added to this hub. For specific questions, contact us here.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Midwest Tree Syrup Producers Conference!
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