Welcome to the Maine Maple Producers Association
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We provide this site to inform you of some of the wonderful things one can do with Maine maple syrup. We also have a large membership of maple producers. So please enjoy our site and come back often. |
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Maine Maple Syrup
Always Pure...........Always Natural..........Always loved..........Enjoy the Natural Sweetness of Maine's Maple Syrup
Pure Maine maple syrup with a hint of the great north woods in it, has been brightening the flavor of fine, downeast food since long before the colonists arrived. Now, hundreds of years later, the quality is excellent, the degree of sweetness is fixed by law, and the uniquely delicious taste still varies as it always has. Sometimes the syrup is dark and rich, sometimes pale gold and delicate. It all depends on the soil and terrain, the wind and the weather, just like wine.
News
On June 14-16, 2012, MMPA will be hosting our second annual Maple Mania. This year, Maple Mania will be held at Seasons Event and Convention Center in Portland, Maine. This years conference highlights will include a huge trade show, a full array of technical sessions, and sugarhouse tours in York County. Syrup producers from all over Maine and the northeast will meet for this exciting three day event. The price is very reasonable this year and the knowledge and fellowship will be priceless. Ask anyone who attended last year. Early registration must be done before May 20th to receive the discounted price. Click here to download a digital copy of the registration form. You won't want to miss out on this exciting and educational event.
MMPA Growing Strong
Since 2008, MMPA has seen a steady growth in its membership. We have gone from 108 sugarhouses statewide to representing approximately 160. This tremendous growth can be attributed to the hardworking leadership from all of the directors of MMPA. Everyone has taken an active role in making this organization be one that is of great benefit, not only to sugarhouses around the state but to the public. Tens of thousands of people visit our displays throughout the year and over a hundred thousand people will visit our website this year. All of us at MMPA, are proud of our accomplishments and look forward to help you in any way we can. We love the Pure Maine Maple Products that we represent. We know you will too.
Are you looking to expand your syrup production or maybe start your own sugaring business in Maine. An exciting opportunity is available to the right person to own their own large sugar camp in Somerset County. For Sale: Located just off the Golden Road is a 20,000 tap, certified organic sugarbush, this is a turn key opportunity with excellent equipment ready to make syrup for the 2013 season. If you are interested, please contact Jeremy Steeves at 207-431-1481.
All sugarhouses need to report to NASS
National Agricultural Statistics Service has sent out their surveys to all Maine Maple Producers, looking to collect data about the 2012 maple crop. I would encourage all sugarhouese to please fill these forms out in a timely and accurate manner and send in as asoon as possible. This data is completely confidential and is only used for statistical purposes. In the third week of June, the results will be published and available in hard copy and online. It is important that Maine have accurate production records each year. It only takes a few minutes to fill out the survey form and will help give an accurate picture of the benefits of Maple Syrup to our Maine economy.