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Kacey small scale maple
01-01-2014, 09:21 PM
What are the maple syrup regulations to be able to sell syrup in pa? or where can I find them? I would like to be inspected to sell syrup to the public I have an enclosed shack and a gravel/patio block floor and a stainless 2x6 evaporator any help or advice would be great. Thanks, Kacey
wade27s
01-01-2014, 09:52 PM
a good place to get all you want to know is at the PA Farm Show coming up next week. Also across the street from the farm show complex is the PA AG Dept. Building
Gary R
01-02-2014, 02:16 PM
Where are you located in PA? A local Maple Association can help you out.
Buffalo Creek Sugar Camp
01-02-2014, 02:31 PM
You will need to get a license. It is $35/year. An inspector will then inspect you once every other year.

Make sure you have your water tested that you use to clean with. Also you will need a place to wash your hands with sanitizer.
cur dog
02-05-2014, 05:31 PM
I was looking around the PA department of AG website today. I didn't see a printable application, or a number to call about getting licensed. Any help?
Buffalo Creek Sugar Camp
02-06-2014, 05:17 AM
The inspector for my area is Dean Rogers. You can call him at 814-946-7315 ext 236. He should be able to point you in the right direction.
AdirondackSap
02-06-2014, 05:47 AM
Pay to be inspected LOL what is America coming to. Next thing you know they will want to inspect the little girls lemonaide stand down the road shut her down to for not having a liscence oh wait the gestapo already does.
dschultz
02-06-2014, 07:45 AM
Here in WI we have to pay $95 a year for a license,that's for $25,000 in sale's or less and then the price for a license goes up from there
happy thoughts
02-06-2014, 07:51 AM
I was looking around the PA department of AG website today. I didn't see a printable application, or a number to call about getting licensed. Any help?

Our PDA web site leaves a lot to be desired lol. We should suggest they use some of the farm bill maple grants to make it more user friendly.

I found a link to download a map of regional offices here in pdf format:

http://www.agriculture.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_24476_10297_0_43/AgWebsite/Files/Publications/PDA%20Regional%20Office%20Map.pdf

You are likely in region III. Their office is located in Tunhannock

REGION III
Rt. 92 South, P.O. Box C
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Tel: (570) 836-2181 Fax: (570) 836-6266

hope that helps
cur dog
02-06-2014, 07:12 PM
Thats the info I needed. Thanks