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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.

Mongabay and bird friendly maple

Mongabay and bird friendly maple

Bird-friendly maple syrup boosts Vermont forest diversity & resilienceMongabay highlights the importance of bird friendly maple WOODSTOCK, Vermont — As the sun rises, the ethereal song of a wood thrush echoes through Bourdon Maple Farm’s 55-hectare...

Outside Magazine Highlights Member Meg Emmons!

Outside Magazine Highlights Member Meg Emmons!

We LOVE to see Members in the News! Did you see VMSMA member Meg Emmons from Bourdon Maple Farm in a recent Outside Magazine article? We're grateful that she shared the story of Maple and the sticky day in the life of a Sugar Maker. Visit...