Maine Maple Sunday is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28, and maple trees are being tapped in preparation for this traditional spring celebration.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers a selection of bulletins and videos relevant to Maine’s maple syrup season, such as how to plan for open-farm events during COVID-19.
The publications include:
• Maine Maple Tours: Guidance During COVID-19;
• How to Tap Maple Trees and Make Maple Syrup;
• Maple Syrup Quality Control Manual; and
• Licensing and Regulations for Maple Syrup Processing in Maine.
Educational videos for the home producer also are available:
• How Do I Tap a Maple Tree?;
• When Do I Tap a Maple Tree?; and
• Tapping a Maple: Testing Quality
To order or download a UMaine Extension bulletinm visit extensionpubs.umext.maine.edu, call 207-581-3792 or email [email protected].
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