New to the forum as well as the art of making Maple syrup.

[falcon428]

Hello,
I have purchased a farm with 24 acres of woods. I am currently building a new house on this property, so won't be living there until next summer. I have always wanted to make my own Maple syrup, my grandparents used to make it when I was a kid. I wasn't old enough to learn anything, but do remember family getting together for a LONG day of making syrup.

I have some Maples in my woods, plenty to start with and woods all around me that I have access to. I don't plan on trying to do it this year, as I am very busy working on house and a million other small projects. So I plan on doing some research this year and gathering supplies for next year. Plan on doing a lot of research here and probably asking a few questions. Hopefully I can find some locals to learn from this year. See how things are done and donate some free labor.

[ericjeeper]

Lots to read here. I would look over the summer for a used evaporator.Maybe find someone that is up sizing.

[G-Unit]

Welcome, you have found an excellent source of information and knowledge in this sight. It has helped me a lot over the years. Best of luck to you. I am sure you will find great satisfaction in the art of sugaring.

[TerryEspo]

Welcome Falcon:

Only my 3rd year, small hobby for me, but boy oh boy is it addicting, lol !!

I am sure you will say to yourself once you start " Why didnt I start doing this years ago" I said that to myself over and over and still wonder why I didnt.

Welcome to the forum !!

Terry

[Galena]

Welcome to the site, Falcon! Many nice and very knowledgeable people here to help us noobs out. So envious that you have 24 acres plus of woods to tap - you could have a helluva operation going once you get at it. Get that house built and start tapping! :-)

[falcon428]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I do plan on doing a lot of reading and research this year. Hope to hook up with a few locals and work and learn. I do plan on looking for equipment thru the summer.

I was at a farm estate sale last year, they had everything one would need to get started. I bid on it awhile, but I was there for some equipment and didn't want to spend too much, then not get the equipment I needed most. Plus I had not researched any prices on sugaring equipment and didn't want to overpay. So now I'm on the hunt again and hopefully with a bit more knowledge.

[backyard sugaring]

We are here to help you. I started several years ago and this site and it's member helped me become a sugermaker. Good luck it is a very addicting hobby. Lee

[jmayerl]

This is a good wealth of knowledge here but i suggest also going to sugarbush.info forum and getting on there. Nothing against people on here(i am one of them) but sometimes a little more knowledge shows through over there.