Quote Originally Posted by Jmsmithy View Post
Well, I am more than willing to volunteer for research!

I'm having heck of a time finding someone to buy sap from! I'm in Herkimer County, NY (Southwestern Adirondack Park). Been " putting feelers out" through our organization (NY Maple Producers Assoc), this site and others and still can't find a person looking to sell sap. I'll pay more as I'm not looking to do any syrup split. Even be willing to pickup if right situation!

Been researching various avenues, payment schedules, various spreadsheets etc. Even meeting with some of the good folks at Cornell in coming weeks to discuss finances (not just sap buying but all finance questions regarding sugaring in general)....just need to put plan into action and find a good, reliable sap seller!!
ah you have reached the great problem of Northern NY, where everybody feels the need to produce their own maple syrup, some with modern equipment, and some with their grandfathers 1950's 4x14 king arch and pans. keeping searching, but don't get discouraged because I know where you're coming from considering I live in Lewis County, NY where I have no less that 10 sugarmakers around me with a 5 minute drive