Maple Products & Management

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Freezing Nights & Warm Sunny Days

Managing forest-grown maples to help them develop the wide, spreading crowns that will produce sweet and plentiful sap.

N.H. Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food Resources

Good Forestry in the Granite State

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Cornell University

The How, When and Why of Forest Farming

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Resources

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FSMA for Maple Producers [flowchart]
September 2018 was the final deadline for maple operations who have to comply with some or all of the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule of FSMA.... Learn More
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Does FSMA's Preventive Controls Rule Apply to your Maple Operation?
Some maple operations will have compliance requirements under the Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act or FSMA... Learn More
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Maple Sugaring Tips for Beginners and Backyard Maple Sugar Producers
All native maples can be tapped for sap. Sap runs with cold nights in the 20’s, daytime 40’s. Expect 8-10 runs during the season. During each run, one... Learn More
Maple Setup and Guidelines
How does vacuum and atmospheric pressure affect the sap run? Examples of Tree Pressures and sap flow. Learn More

Articles

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March Is Maple Month: Tips for Managing Your Trees for Maple Sugar Production
New Hampshire Maple Weekend is March 18-19, 2023
Since March is Maple Month,  let’s talk about managing your trees for maple sugar production. This year New Hampshire Maple Weekend is March 18-19, 20... Learn More
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Maple Sugaring Tips & Tricks for Beginners
Any of us who have lived in northern New England for any amount of time also realizes that March brings thoughts of Maple Sugaring and all that goes i... Learn More
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NH Woods & Wildlife: Live!
UNH Extension forestry and wildlife experts and special guests answer audience questions.
UNH Extension forestry and wildlife experts and special guests answer audience questions live. Learn More

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