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    Default Dr. Tim

    Is there an update on sapling caps? I am very intrigued and excited to start experimenting.
    Remember to keep on ticking while the sap is dripping.
    2016- 50 buckets. Made 4 gallons.
    2022- 3900? taps + Smartrek! Made 1300 gallons.

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    Me too. I have about 1 acre that I am getting ready to plant with seedlings just for the occasion.
    Matt,
    Minehart Gap Maple

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    Nothing to report at this time. Sorry.
    Dr. Tim Perkins
    UVM Proctor Maple Research Ctr
    http://www.uvm.edu/~pmrc
    https://mapleresearch.org
    Timothy.Perkins@uvm.edu

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    I for one wouldn't want to see maple sapling tapping as commercially viable. It could be the end of the maple industry as we know it and prices could plummet to insane lows. Research on the process is not in the best interests of our industry.
    Ken & Sherry
    Williston, VT
    16x34 Sugarhouse
    1,500 taps on high vacuum, Electric Releaser & CDL Sap Lifter
    Wood-Fired Leader 30"x10' Vortex Arch & Max Raised Flue with Rev Syrup Pan & CDL1200 RO
    https://www.facebook.com/pumpkinhillmaple/

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    Quote Originally Posted by TapTapTap View Post
    I for one wouldn't want to see maple sapling tapping as commercially viable. It could be the end of the maple industry as we know it and prices could plummet to insane lows. Research on the process is not in the best interests of our industry.
    Although I understand your concerns, I have had them myself considering these 2,3,4,500,000 Tap sugaring operations. But I still see people lining up to pay 3 dollars for a locally grown Beefsteak tomato when they could buy it for a Dollar at the local hannaford. I think as long as people aren't broke they will line up for local foods and pay the extra dough. We might all be Bankrupt if Washington keeps printing money but That is probably better suited for a different Website.
    Nate Hutchins
    Nate & Kate's Maple
    2022 1000 taps?
    3x10 Intensofire
    20x36 sugarhouse
    CDL 600gph RO
    A wife and 2 kids.

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