Wisconsin Extension Maple Syrup Program

Calling all natural resources professionals. Check out our upcoming continuing education on managing forests for maple syrup production.

Managing Forests for Maple Syrup - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point WORKSHOP DETAILS WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS Eli Anoszko, Ph.D. Vallier Treehaven Ecologist, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Eli Anoszko is the Vallier Treehaven Resident Ecologist at the UW-Stevens Point...

Curious about the management of your woodlands? There are Learn About Your Land forestry classes happening across the state this fall. Registration and information here: https://woodlandinfo.org/current-events/

Nearly half of Wisconsin maple syrup producers who responded to our survey are interested in expanding their maple sugaring activities in the next five years. A lack of time and difficulty collecting & handling sap efficiently are each a barrier to expansion for about half of producers.

Most producers are interested in adopting energy-efficient sugaring technology and increasing efficiency of collecting & handling sap, but commercial producers tend to express higher levels of interest than hobbyists.

Read more findings in our full report: https://maple.extension.wisc.edu/2024/05/15/survey-results/