We have been working to provide natural resource professionals and woodland owners with tools that can make the process of deciding to get involved with making maple syrup a little easier. This maple toolbox will be a place to come to for updated materials on how to get started and resources to help with the process.
Introduction to Maple Syrup
This video gives the viewer a quick overview of what the options are for getting into the maple syrup business.
Think Maple
As Natural Resource Service Providers or woodland owners, we start with a vision of what we want the forest to provide. We also have a vision of what we want the forest to look like, both now and in the future. Think Maple....
Do You Have Maple Trees?
How do you know if you have enough maple trees to make an operation feasible? Try this factsheet that will help you identify your maples.
Bags - Buckets - or Tubing?
This worksheet will walk you through your options of how to make a maple operation work for you.
Evaluate Your Woods
This worksheet helps you evaluate the site and evaluate the woods to see if a maple operation is a feasible option for you.
Maple Resources
Here is a listing of both Ohio and national resources for you to access.
Sugarhouse Design
Thinking about building a sugarhouse? Looking for inspiration? Check out these videos from some of Ohio's maple producers.