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…
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…
Green Machines: How new technology is changing the maple syrup industry
Finding efficiencies in our work
Did you see VMSMA members Glenn and Ruth Goodrich from Goodrich's Maple Farm on a WCAX morning news spot? We love seeing members in the news a they share their best practices…
Sap Flows Early in 2023 - Here's the Latest
Some Vermont Sugarmakers are watching sap production begin for 2023
Click below for the latest Sugarmaker commentary on early sap production in 2023!
VTDigger asks VMSMA member Branon Family Maple Orchards…
Need Storm Damage Assistance?
USDA To Offer Potential Recovery Assistance from Winter Storm Elliott
In the days leading up to Christmas, Winter Storm Elliott brought extreme winds and weather to much of Vermont. For many of you, this…
Trade Show Assistance Grants Available
Is your Vermont Maple food business looking to expand into new markets?
Trade Show Assistance Grants from @Vermont Agency of Agriculture might be able to help! These grants provide financial support to…
New Working Lands Grants Available
Are you a maple producer looking for funds to support market development, research and design, infrastructure improvements, energy projects, or workforce training and development?
The Vermont Agency of…
Funding Boost from the USDA and VT Agency of Agriculture
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Some Vermont farms that grow specialty foods are getting a funding boost.
The Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets says specialty foods can be honey, maple, hops, mushrooms…
Congratulations to Baird Farm Maple
On a hillside in Chittenden, Vermont, a 104 year-old family farm surrounded by a forest of maples has earned the second annual ‘Fantastic Farmer’ title and a significant award of $5000 from the A.Pizzagalli…
Vermont is the #1 Maple Producer in Nation for 2020
According to the USDA, once again, Vermont is the #1 producing state in the nation. And despite COVID-19, this was a record setting year with 2.22 million gallons of maple syrup made. More than half of…
