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In the News: Maple Open House Weekend 2026

Maple Open House Weekend (March 21 & 22, 2026) was a rousing success! The weekend's statewide festivities were shared far and wide, by multiple press outlets. Here is a round-up of some of our favorites. (sidenote: some stories we enjoyed were not...

Man smiling next to maple syrup sale sign and bottles.

Highlighting Randolph Maple Producers

In March 2026, the Randolph Vibe highlighted three member sugar makers in Randolph - CDA Maple, Silloway Maple, and Wood's Vermont Syrup Company. These family run operations are all engaged in their communities and are innovative and creative in...

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Maple Producers & Climate Resiliency

Vermont Community News Service (of UVM) and reporter Indi Rose recently shared some information about how Vermont maple producers are adapting to climate change.

The Origins of the VT Maple Creemee

The Origins of the VT Maple Creemee

For the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association (VMSMA) Winter 2025 newsletter, Matt Thomas penned an article on the Origins of the VT Maple Creemee. You can read the full article here and receiving mailings of VMSMA's future newsletters by joining...

2024 Governor's Tree Tapping

2024 Governor's Tree Tapping

Governor Phil Scott Visits Buck Family Maple for 2024 Tree Tapping WASHINGTON —March means maple for many in our region, and Vermont is already off to a sweet start.

Baird Farm Highlighted in Seven Days Newspaper

Baird Farm Highlighted in Seven Days Newspaper

Baird Farm's Next Generation Embraces Maple Open House Weekend Seven Days - What do Bigfoot, a bubbling cauldron and three-plus politicians tapping a single tree have in common? No joke — though it's tempting — they're all signs of Spring Maple Open...

Vermont Maple Shared in Japan

Vermont Maple Shared in Japan

Vermont Maple Highlighted in Japanese Newspaper

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VMSMA Certification Program In Full Swing!

EAST BERKSHIRE, Vt. (WCAX) - The warm weather this week — combined with freezing nights — has many local sugarmakers busy. It comes as some producers are looking to become certified as part of a new industry-led effort that began last year.

Meet the Urban Sugar Makers!

Meet the Urban Sugar Makers!

Meet the Urban Maple Sugarmakers in Burlington's Old North End On a warm Tuesday afternoon in Callahan Park in Burlington’s South End, friends and strangers alike cluster around a large metal bucket filled with sap.