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Our Mission

The mission behind the maple

Formed in 1893, VMSMA is one of the oldest agricultural organizations in the United States. The Association is made up of Vermont maple sugar makers, maple packers, equipment manufacturers and other industry leaders who are dedicated to producing the highest quality maple syrup found anywhere in the world. VMSMA’s members take great pride in maintaining a prosperous maple industry and a working landscape that future generations will enjoy.

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Carrying Forward Vermont’s Maple Legacy

Vermont Maple is an iconic crop that spans across both agriculture and forestry and is populated by a diverse set of innovative and passionate producers. Over the years, the industry has grown in ways that benefit Vermonters, our working landscape and the environment. Producers are industrious and innovative and continue to employ new technologies and best practices to improve quality, forest health and their carbon footprints.

Sugar makers have to wear many hats and have an in depth knowledge of business operations; forestry; equipment repair and maintenance; the science and engineering of tubing systems and related innovations (RO, vacuum systems, leak detection systems, etc.); soil science; water and road systems management; food safety; sugarhouse and sugar woods design; and much more. The “how” of sugaring may look different than in the past, but our sugar makers still lead the nation in terms of quality and passion.

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Growing Vermont Maple, Together

VMSMA works to support producers so they are ready to meet our collective goals. The Association's work focuses on the program areas of: 

  1. Marketing
  2. Advocacy
  3. Partnerships
  4. Leadership
  5. Education.

We make sure Vermont's maple producers have the best information available to make great decisions for their forests and families, while anticipating future needs and ensuring we have the right partners in place to collaborate on impactful projects.

Vermont Maple Syrup…The Official Flavor of Vermont!