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    Sorry, where the FDA is involved, I get...

    Sorry,
    where the FDA is involved, I get concerned.
    I like to learn about how to make syrup. If the gov is involved it does not always turn out better. Nothing more from me on this. Again, I...
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    Thank you for your very convenient answer. I...

    Thank you for your very convenient answer. I have no choice but to follow the law. I will not sully the maple trader member name.
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    If I adhere to all the Maple Trader "suggestions...

    If I adhere to all the Maple Trader "suggestions and advice", I need an over paid over compensated and detached Government employee to tell me I am OK. Don't all the meat producers go with Gov....
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    I haven't heard of any spinach deaths in my area....

    I haven't heard of any spinach deaths in my area. When I sell my syrup, the purchaser knows my name and address. I don't want the government in all my affairs, I don't think anyone does?
  5. History (1st hand, 2nd hand, 3rd hand...) I saw...

    History (1st hand, 2nd hand, 3rd hand...)
    I saw a 1930's newspaper article on syrup in my county (Champaign County Ohio). They started tapping the second week of February and hoped to go till end of...
  6. History (1st hand, 2nd hand, 3rd hand...)

    I saw a 1930's newspaper article on syrup in my county (Champaign County Ohio). They started tapping the second week of February and hoped to go till end of March. I started this Maple thing 3 years...
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    Family ties?

    I am interested in knowing the longest running family maple syrup operation, or how far back does your family go tied to maple syrup. I am the first in my family (1st year 2011), hoping to establish...
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    Steam power?

    There is a producer near me that say they run their evaporators with steam. Watched a you tube video with a producer in Vermont 40 K taps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGHdQQKpzh4 Producer states...
  9. Best spiles... for bucket using producers

    I have older spiles (stainless steel with hooks, and soul type). Spud mentioned that the check valve and new taps used in tube style would allow a longer tap period before hole seal. I am in my 3rd...
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    Maybe off subject in a side direction? I use...

    Maybe off subject in a side direction? I use buckets, can I use "smart spouts or the CV2's". I have 7/16 taps and aluminum and galv. buckets with covers.

    Thanks,
    Phil
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    Largest Maple tree?

    I am curious. What is the largest sugar maple ever? What is the largest sugar maple today? pictures?

    Phil
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    Thank you for that, I went to school with him, he...

    Thank you for that, I went to school with him, he is a great guy. Has nice dairy cows also. Hope to stay in good relations, I am sure I can. But as you know things would be great if it weren't for...
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    On 11/3/12 my neighbor had a large fire near my...

    On 11/3/12 my neighbor had a large fire near my woods, then on 11/11/12 they put a large pile of cardboard on the "cold" fire spot. Winds the night of the fire were up to 35 mph. I guess hot coals...
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    NO tubing, YET. Phil

    NO tubing, YET.

    Phil
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    Fire!!

    My neighbor called me about 3:30 this morning. "Hey Phil, did you know your woods is on fire". He and I worked to get alot of the leaves out. Then 4 fire departments showed up to help. Then at...
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    Started Tapping Champaign County

    Tapped 63 yesterday. Want to do about 100 today after rain stops. Tapped 11 last year. We will see how it shakes out this year.
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    So, If a person were to "don't tap too deep."...

    So,
    If a person were to "don't tap too deep." how deep is proper?, 6" diameter tree -spile drill depth? , 8"diameter tree -spile drill depth? 10"diameter tree -spile drill depth?
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    So, If a person were to "don't tap too deep." ...

    So,
    If a person were to "don't tap too deep." how deep is proper?, 6" diameter tree -spile drill depth? , 8"diameter tree -spile drill depth? 10"diameter tree -spile drill depth?
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    OMPA Annual Meeting

    Is any one going to this meeting on Friday, Saturday (11/11/11 and 11/12/11.

    Phil
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    I want to name my Sugar Bush?

    I am a new member and new to making syrup. I had 11 taps for 2011. Bought a sugar shack contents. Want to tap 120 this next season. When i name my enterprise as you all have so aptly done, do I...
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