Flat Lander Sugaring
12-11-2012, 07:07 PM
The*2013*New*York*State*Maple*Producers*Winter*Con ference*Offers*
Session*Choices*on*Friday*Evening*As*Well*As*Satur day*
A*producer‐focused*2013*NYS*Maple*Conference*with* practical*and*hands‐on*sessions**
for*maple*farms*to*enhance*existing*and*expanding* operations.*
January*4*&*5,*2013*
January 4
th
& 5
th
NYS Maple Conference offers maple producers some great session choices. On Friday
evening Conference attendees can choose between two great sessions starting at 5:30. Dave Marvin from
Butternut Mountain Farm in Vermont will be sharing opportunities and challenges in the maple industry.
At the same time a session and demonstration on advanced maple cream making and marketing will be
held in the Middle School Cafeteria presented by a panel of maple producers. The Friday evening auction
will begin immediately following these sessions providing producers with the opportunity to sell excess
equipment or supplies as well as the chance to get a great buy on what others put up for sale.
A draft schedule of the Saturday talks is as follows but be sure to use the schedule provided at the
conference for final sessions and locations:
Session I 9:00-10:15
What's in it for me: How my investment decisions affect my bottom line Jeff*Goulet,*LaPierre
Spout and Tubing Sanitation – Costs and Benefits Dr.*Tim*Perkins,*Proctor*Maple*Center
Tapping Birch and Walnut Trees for Syrup Production Mike*Farrell,*Cornell*Maple*Program
Making maple cream for the beginner Dean*&*Ruth*Esther*Delavan,*Delavan*Farms
Understanding vacuum Les*Ober,*Ohio*State*Extension
Maple basics for the beginner Norm*Ameis,*Sunny*Hill*Farm
Update on Maple Pests and Forest Health Rebecca*Hargrave,*Morrisville*State*College
Identification of Fungal Contamination in Maple Syrup Kathryn*Hopkins,*University*of*Maine
Preparing a marketing plan for retail sales at the farm Stephen*Childs,*Cornell*Maple*Program
Maple Queen and Princess Program Maple*Queen*and*Princess*Program*
Boiling with wood chips CDL*Staff
Break 10:15-10:45
Session II 10:45-12:00
Selecting the right vacuum pump for the application Rejean*Laverdiere,*LaPierre*
RO use and management Joel*Boutin,*Quebec
Sticky Situations: What Can Go Wrong in Maple Sugaring Operations Panel*of*experienced*maple*producers
Making and Using Granulated Maple Sugar Terry*and*Pat*Laubisch,*Flyway*Farm
Bottling For the Small Producer Chris*Pfeil,*The*Maple*Guys
Moving beyond the basics Eric*Randall,*Randall's*Maple*Products
Sugarbush Regeneration Peter*Smallidge,*Cornell*Extension*Forester*
The art of selling Jeff*Jenness,*Orebed*Sugar*Shack
Preparing a marketing plan for retail sales off the farm Stephen*Childs,*Cornell*Maple*Program
Maple tubing for the beginner demonstration Phil*&*Hamilton*Sage,*Sage*Family*Maple
Maple Queen and Princess Program Maple*Queen*&*Princess*Program
Lunch 12:00-1:15
Session III 1:15-2:30
Sugarhouse efficiency, using piggy back and RO Glenn*Goodrich,*Goodrich's*Maple*Farm
A Reassessment of Tapping Guidelines Dr.*Tim*Perkins,*Proctor*Maple*Research*Center,*UV M*
Community-based maple operations: a panel discussing the
pros and cons of engaging the local community in syrup production Panel,*community‐based*maple*operators
Maple value added products demonstration Machael*&*Jennifer*Parker,*Parker*Family*Maple
Effective advertising for maple sales Kate*Ziehm,*Atticus*Inc.
How does that maple tree work? Eric*Randall,*Randall's*Maple*Products*
Dealing with invasives in the sugarbush Peter*Smallidge,*Cornell*&*Lyle*Merle,*Merle*Maple
Visual Displays and Marketing Kathryn*Hopkins,*University*of*Maine*Extension
Maple Flavor - making sure it tastes good Leonard*Hamley,*Hamley's*Maple,*&*Steve*Childs
Basic Sap House Setups and Considerations for the Beginner Tour*of*VVS*Sugarhouse
Soldering and maple equipment repairs Reed*Baker,*Baker's*Maple*Products
Maple Queen and Princess Program Maple*Queen*&*Princess*Program
Break 2:30-3:00
Session IV 3:00-4:00
Sugarhouse and evaporator management Brad*Gillian,*Leader*Evaporator
What we have learned about tubing systems in Quebec Joel*Boutin,*Quebec
Economics of Buying and Pricing Sap Mike*Farrell,*Cornell*Maple*Program
Making and selling maple popcorn, ice cream and pop Dan*Weed,*Glenn*Maple
Why Kids Make Great Salespeople Kim*Enders,*Red*Schoolhouse
Turning your hobby into a profitable business JJ*Schell
Best Practices for Safe and Efficient Work in Your Sugarbush Dave*Skeval,*CCE*Onondaga
Marketing Topic Michele*Ledoux,*CCE*Lewis*County
Making Maple Coated Nuts Dave*Bruinix,*Para‐Deys*Acres*Maple*Syrup
The conference kicks off Friday evening January 4
th
with trade show at 5:00 and sessions at 5:30 PM
followed by the third annual maple conference auction. The conference is open to the general public, as
well as maple producers, and is geared to all levels of sugar makers. On Saturday January 5
th
trade show
opens at 8:00 AM with workshops starting at 9:00AM. Held at the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill (V.V.S.) High
School, Verona, New York, the conference is sponsored by the V.V.S. FFA, New York State Maple
Producers Association and the Cornell Maple Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension.
The V.V.S. High School is located between Utica and Syracuse, New York on State Route 31 just two
minutes from NYS Thruway Exit 33. For additional information contact V.V.S. FFA advisor Keith
Schiebel at kschiebel@vvsschools.org. Registration forms will also be available at the New York State
Maple Producers Website: www.nysmaple.com or the Cornell Maple Program website:
www.cornellmaple.com in October.
18
th
Annual New York
Friday and Saturday, January 4
th
& 5
th
, 2013 V.V.S. High School, Verona, NY
Advanced Registration Form
Name(s) of Participant(s): 1. __________________________ 2. _________________________
(To be used on nametags) 3. __________________________ 4. _________________________
5. __________________________ 6. _________________________
Name of Maple Business: _______________________________ Phone #: (_____)____-__________
Mailing address: __________________________________________________ _________________
City: ____________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ____________________
Email address: __________________________________________________ ____________________
Friday: Maple Trade Show 5 – 9 PM
Kickoff Presentation: 5:30 PM; Maple Auction after presenter
Saturday Conference: Maple Trade Show 8 AM – 4 PM
Workshops & Seminars: 9 AM – 4 PM
Advanced Payment Calculation
Friday Night Only: # ___ x $ 15.00. = _________
Saturday Only: # ___ x $ 30.00. = ________
Friday & Saturday: # ___ x $ 40.00 = ________
Total $ __________
Friday At-the-door: $20.00 Saturday At-the-door: $40.00
Registration includes light meal Friday night and Saturday
continental breakfast and all-you-can-eat luncheon buffet.
NOTE: Pre-registered guests will be served “first”
at Saturday’s Luncheon. No guarantee of food for
at-the-door registrations.
Preregistration
deadline:
Please make checks payable to:
“V.V.S. FFA"
Payment received: ____________________
(V.V.S. FFA Use only)
No refunds of pre-registration.
Receipts will be available at
conference registration.
No confirmations will be mailed
prior to the conference.
Mail this form and your payment to:
V.V.S. FFA
5275 State Route 31, Verona, NY 13478
Keith Schiebel, FFA Advisor, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School,
5275 St. Rt. 31, Verona, New York 13478
School: (315) 829-2520 ext. 7462 Fax: (315) 829-4465 Email: kschiebel@vvsschools.org
Postmarked by Dec. 15
th
Session*Choices*on*Friday*Evening*As*Well*As*Satur day*
A*producer‐focused*2013*NYS*Maple*Conference*with* practical*and*hands‐on*sessions**
for*maple*farms*to*enhance*existing*and*expanding* operations.*
January*4*&*5,*2013*
January 4
th
& 5
th
NYS Maple Conference offers maple producers some great session choices. On Friday
evening Conference attendees can choose between two great sessions starting at 5:30. Dave Marvin from
Butternut Mountain Farm in Vermont will be sharing opportunities and challenges in the maple industry.
At the same time a session and demonstration on advanced maple cream making and marketing will be
held in the Middle School Cafeteria presented by a panel of maple producers. The Friday evening auction
will begin immediately following these sessions providing producers with the opportunity to sell excess
equipment or supplies as well as the chance to get a great buy on what others put up for sale.
A draft schedule of the Saturday talks is as follows but be sure to use the schedule provided at the
conference for final sessions and locations:
Session I 9:00-10:15
What's in it for me: How my investment decisions affect my bottom line Jeff*Goulet,*LaPierre
Spout and Tubing Sanitation – Costs and Benefits Dr.*Tim*Perkins,*Proctor*Maple*Center
Tapping Birch and Walnut Trees for Syrup Production Mike*Farrell,*Cornell*Maple*Program
Making maple cream for the beginner Dean*&*Ruth*Esther*Delavan,*Delavan*Farms
Understanding vacuum Les*Ober,*Ohio*State*Extension
Maple basics for the beginner Norm*Ameis,*Sunny*Hill*Farm
Update on Maple Pests and Forest Health Rebecca*Hargrave,*Morrisville*State*College
Identification of Fungal Contamination in Maple Syrup Kathryn*Hopkins,*University*of*Maine
Preparing a marketing plan for retail sales at the farm Stephen*Childs,*Cornell*Maple*Program
Maple Queen and Princess Program Maple*Queen*and*Princess*Program*
Boiling with wood chips CDL*Staff
Break 10:15-10:45
Session II 10:45-12:00
Selecting the right vacuum pump for the application Rejean*Laverdiere,*LaPierre*
RO use and management Joel*Boutin,*Quebec
Sticky Situations: What Can Go Wrong in Maple Sugaring Operations Panel*of*experienced*maple*producers
Making and Using Granulated Maple Sugar Terry*and*Pat*Laubisch,*Flyway*Farm
Bottling For the Small Producer Chris*Pfeil,*The*Maple*Guys
Moving beyond the basics Eric*Randall,*Randall's*Maple*Products
Sugarbush Regeneration Peter*Smallidge,*Cornell*Extension*Forester*
The art of selling Jeff*Jenness,*Orebed*Sugar*Shack
Preparing a marketing plan for retail sales off the farm Stephen*Childs,*Cornell*Maple*Program
Maple tubing for the beginner demonstration Phil*&*Hamilton*Sage,*Sage*Family*Maple
Maple Queen and Princess Program Maple*Queen*&*Princess*Program
Lunch 12:00-1:15
Session III 1:15-2:30
Sugarhouse efficiency, using piggy back and RO Glenn*Goodrich,*Goodrich's*Maple*Farm
A Reassessment of Tapping Guidelines Dr.*Tim*Perkins,*Proctor*Maple*Research*Center,*UV M*
Community-based maple operations: a panel discussing the
pros and cons of engaging the local community in syrup production Panel,*community‐based*maple*operators
Maple value added products demonstration Machael*&*Jennifer*Parker,*Parker*Family*Maple
Effective advertising for maple sales Kate*Ziehm,*Atticus*Inc.
How does that maple tree work? Eric*Randall,*Randall's*Maple*Products*
Dealing with invasives in the sugarbush Peter*Smallidge,*Cornell*&*Lyle*Merle,*Merle*Maple
Visual Displays and Marketing Kathryn*Hopkins,*University*of*Maine*Extension
Maple Flavor - making sure it tastes good Leonard*Hamley,*Hamley's*Maple,*&*Steve*Childs
Basic Sap House Setups and Considerations for the Beginner Tour*of*VVS*Sugarhouse
Soldering and maple equipment repairs Reed*Baker,*Baker's*Maple*Products
Maple Queen and Princess Program Maple*Queen*&*Princess*Program
Break 2:30-3:00
Session IV 3:00-4:00
Sugarhouse and evaporator management Brad*Gillian,*Leader*Evaporator
What we have learned about tubing systems in Quebec Joel*Boutin,*Quebec
Economics of Buying and Pricing Sap Mike*Farrell,*Cornell*Maple*Program
Making and selling maple popcorn, ice cream and pop Dan*Weed,*Glenn*Maple
Why Kids Make Great Salespeople Kim*Enders,*Red*Schoolhouse
Turning your hobby into a profitable business JJ*Schell
Best Practices for Safe and Efficient Work in Your Sugarbush Dave*Skeval,*CCE*Onondaga
Marketing Topic Michele*Ledoux,*CCE*Lewis*County
Making Maple Coated Nuts Dave*Bruinix,*Para‐Deys*Acres*Maple*Syrup
The conference kicks off Friday evening January 4
th
with trade show at 5:00 and sessions at 5:30 PM
followed by the third annual maple conference auction. The conference is open to the general public, as
well as maple producers, and is geared to all levels of sugar makers. On Saturday January 5
th
trade show
opens at 8:00 AM with workshops starting at 9:00AM. Held at the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill (V.V.S.) High
School, Verona, New York, the conference is sponsored by the V.V.S. FFA, New York State Maple
Producers Association and the Cornell Maple Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension.
The V.V.S. High School is located between Utica and Syracuse, New York on State Route 31 just two
minutes from NYS Thruway Exit 33. For additional information contact V.V.S. FFA advisor Keith
Schiebel at kschiebel@vvsschools.org. Registration forms will also be available at the New York State
Maple Producers Website: www.nysmaple.com or the Cornell Maple Program website:
www.cornellmaple.com in October.
18
th
Annual New York
Friday and Saturday, January 4
th
& 5
th
, 2013 V.V.S. High School, Verona, NY
Advanced Registration Form
Name(s) of Participant(s): 1. __________________________ 2. _________________________
(To be used on nametags) 3. __________________________ 4. _________________________
5. __________________________ 6. _________________________
Name of Maple Business: _______________________________ Phone #: (_____)____-__________
Mailing address: __________________________________________________ _________________
City: ____________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ____________________
Email address: __________________________________________________ ____________________
Friday: Maple Trade Show 5 – 9 PM
Kickoff Presentation: 5:30 PM; Maple Auction after presenter
Saturday Conference: Maple Trade Show 8 AM – 4 PM
Workshops & Seminars: 9 AM – 4 PM
Advanced Payment Calculation
Friday Night Only: # ___ x $ 15.00. = _________
Saturday Only: # ___ x $ 30.00. = ________
Friday & Saturday: # ___ x $ 40.00 = ________
Total $ __________
Friday At-the-door: $20.00 Saturday At-the-door: $40.00
Registration includes light meal Friday night and Saturday
continental breakfast and all-you-can-eat luncheon buffet.
NOTE: Pre-registered guests will be served “first”
at Saturday’s Luncheon. No guarantee of food for
at-the-door registrations.
Preregistration
deadline:
Please make checks payable to:
“V.V.S. FFA"
Payment received: ____________________
(V.V.S. FFA Use only)
No refunds of pre-registration.
Receipts will be available at
conference registration.
No confirmations will be mailed
prior to the conference.
Mail this form and your payment to:
V.V.S. FFA
5275 State Route 31, Verona, NY 13478
Keith Schiebel, FFA Advisor, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School,
5275 St. Rt. 31, Verona, New York 13478
School: (315) 829-2520 ext. 7462 Fax: (315) 829-4465 Email: kschiebel@vvsschools.org
Postmarked by Dec. 15
th