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See what's making headlines within the Association and in the maple industry in Vermont and beyond.

Funding Boost from the USDA and VT Agency of Agriculture

Funding Boost from the USDA and VT Agency of Agriculture

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Some Vermont farms that grow specialty foods are getting a funding boost.

Trade Show Assistance Grants Available

Trade Show Assistance Grants Available

Is your Vermont Maple food business looking to expand into new markets?

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Vermont is the #1 Maple Producer in Nation for 2020

According to the USDA, once again, Vermont is the #1 producing state in the nation. And despite COVID-19, this was a record setting year with 2.22 million gallons of maple syrup made. More than half of the United States crop. Vermonters and Vermont...

New Working Lands Grants Available

Are you a maple producer looking for funds to support market development, research and design, infrastructure improvements, energy projects, or workforce training and development?

Meet Our Vermont Maple Sugar Makers!

Meet Our Vermont Maple Sugar Makers!

Each maple sugar maker's story is original and we're going to introduce you to the men and women behind Vermont Maple.

Branon Family in Fairfield Shares Tapping Strategies

Branon Family in Fairfield Shares Tapping Strategies

Tom and Cecile Branon, of Branon Family Maple Orchards in Fairfield were recently highlighted in a Farm Progress article. You can read more about their story online HERE.