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Membership
Becoming a member of the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association means joining a community dedicated to the growth and sustainability of Vermont’s maple industry. Members receive valuable benefits including industry news, access to grants and resources, discounted subscriptions, member-only containers, and savings on supplies and apparel. Membership also connects you with the support and advocacy of an organization working to strengthen maple producers statewide.
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Membership in the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association means you are an important part of the long-term growth and sustainability of the maple industry in Vermont. We're glad you are here and look forward to supporting your work.
For Producers, to join or renew your membership, please visit our Membership Form. Not a producer? Scroll down to see the other options of becoming part of the Vermont Maple community!
Membership has benefits
- Stay on top of industry news and educational opportunities through the VMSMA E-news and quarterly newsletters.
- Be in the know with timely access and support materials for local, state and federal grants and loans.
- Enjoy a discounted subscription rate for the Maple News.
- Take advantage of discounts on supplies, equipment, and work apparel at local stores. You get 25% off the VMSMA store!
Want to know more? Have questions about benefits?
Contact Membership: Membership@vermontmaple.org
Please note: The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association, Inc. is a 501(c)5 non-profit organization. Contributions, including membership payments, are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.
- Mark Raishart | Foxglove Farm
Like so many other sugarmakers, we started out small with a "backyard" operation, producing only a few gallons of syrup a year. But, once we started making enough syrup to sell, we couldn't imagine NOT being members of VMSMA. With educational opportunities and publications throughout the year, advocacy for the industry, maple focused promotion and advertising, Maple Open House Weekend and support hosting and promoting events at our own operation, we deeply value the broad range of benefits that our membership provides. We truly appreciate how the maple community works together and supports one another, and the VMSMA is an essential representation of this teamwork.
Not a Producer? You Can Still Be a Member!
Friend of Vermont Maple Membership
The Friends of Vermont Maple membership is designed for maple enthusiasts who love, support, and celebrate Vermont’s maple industry.
This non-voting membership is open to members of the public who want to stay connected to Vermont maple producers and the broader maple community. Friends of Vermont Maple members play an important role in championing the industry by supporting local sugar makers, attending events, sharing maple products, and helping spread the word about the value of pure Vermont maple syrup.
Friends receive updates about industry news, seasonal happenings, educational resources, and opportunities to participate in events like Maple Open House Weekend and other maple celebrations throughout the year.
This membership category is not intended for maple producers. Producers and businesses actively involved in maple production should apply under one of our producer or industry partner membership levels.
If you love maple, believe in supporting Vermont agriculture, and want to be part of a statewide maple community, we invite you to become a Friend of Vermont Maple.
Join as a Friend of Vermont Maple now!
Maple Industry Partner Membership
The Maple Industry Partner membership is designed for businesses that are not maple producers but play an important role in supporting, promoting, and celebrating Vermont maple.
This membership is ideal for businesses that connect with maple in one or more of the following ways:
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Participating in Vermont Maple Open House Weekend
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Featuring maple-inspired menu items (restaurants, cafes, bakeries, breweries, etc.)
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Selling Vermont maple products in a retail setting
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Supporting the maple industry through tourism, hospitality, education, or specialty food sales
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Collaborating with sugar makers to showcase maple to the public
Maple Industry Partners help extend the reach of Vermont’s maple story by creating experiences, products, and places where consumers can discover, enjoy, and learn about maple beyond the sugarhouse.
By joining as a Maple Industry Partner, your business becomes part of a statewide network that strengthens connections between producers, communities, and customers, while demonstrating your commitment to Vermont’s signature agricultural product.
Join as a Maple Industry Partner now!
School Membership
Schools that offer educational maple programs are eligible for a complimentary membership with the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association. This membership provides access to maple education resources, classroom materials, program updates, and opportunities to connect with Vermont sugar makers and industry partners.
If your school integrates maple sugaring into its curriculum or hosts hands-on maple education activities, please complete this form to receive your free VMSMA school membership and be included in our statewide network of maple education partners.