University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Resources for maple sugaring

Tue, 03/02/2021 - 1:00pm

Maine Maple Sunday is scheduled March 27–28 and maple trees are being tapped in preparation for this traditional spring celebration.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers a selection of bulletins and videos relevant to Maine’s maple syrup season, such as how to plan for open-farm events during COVID-19. The publications include:

-Maine Maple Tours: Guidance During COVID-19 

-How to Tap Maple Trees and Make Maple Syrup

-Maple Syrup Quality Control Manual

-Licensing and Regulations for Maple Syrup Processing in Maine 

Educational videos for the home producer also are available:

-How Do I Tap a Maple Tree?

-When Do I Tap a Maple Tree?

-Tapping a Maple: Testing Quality

UMaine Extension bulletins may be ordered or downloaded from the publications catalog, or by calling 207.581.3792 or emailing extension.orders@maine.edu