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Producer Events & News

Tubing and Mainline Recycling

November 8 9:00am - 12:00pm

The Windsor County Maple Producers Association and Greater Upper Valley Solid Waste District are hosting an annual recycling event to help keep maple tubing out of the landfill.

Women in Forestry Potluck

November 15 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Smokey House Center is hosting a Women in Forestry potluck - and you’re invited! They have planned a relaxed evening with the goal of connecting students (UVM Femmes in Forestry and UMASS Forestry Femmes) with like-minded individuals (professionals...

15th Annual Farm to Plate Gathering

November 20 - 21 10:00am - 3:30pm

Keep Calm and Collaborate On: Working Better Together as a Region in Uncertain Times In a time of political and cultural uncertainty, we are looking forward to coming together to connect, collaborate, and support each other. Under the theme, Keep...

Vermont Maple Conference

December 8 - 13

Join the annual Vermont Maple Conference, hosted by VMSMA & UVM Extension. Featuring workshops, tours, online learning, and an expanded tradeshow for maple producers.

Maple Syrup Quality for Sugar Makers

December 8 8:30am - 4:30pm

Join UVM Extension’s Mark Isselhardt and UMaine Extension’s Jason Lilley for a full-day, hands-on session exploring the science and techniques behind making the highest quality Vermont maple syrup. Participants will learn how to identify off-flavors, use key measurement tools, and refine their syrup grading skills through interactive activities. The $75 registration includes a quality kit valued at over $95, along with coffee, snacks, and lunch for this limited-space workshop.

VMSMA Annual Member Meeting (Online)

December 11 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Each year as part of Vermont Maple Conference Week, the VMSMA team presents our Annual Impact Report to members and takes time to answer questions from the audience.