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    Default Maine Sugarbush Leasing Rates

    Im trying to get a feel for what the avg. price per tap is this year. If you don't mind sharing, it would be helpful? I know price depends on conditions but I will take that into account. Thanks in advance.
    2008---35 buckets--3 gal syrup
    2015---150 on 3/16 gravity&50 Buckets
    2016---350+/- on 3/16
    2017---700+ on 3/16
    2018---700+ on 3/16 added 500gal milk tank

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    In my opinion, for most operations, $0.75/tap seems to be a fair price. Any less is probably a good deal, any more and you really need to see what you have and what you can make for syrup. I know 1 producer who pays $0.57/tap on state land and another who pays $0.80/tap on private land.

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