+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 2 of 2

Thread: Mass Maple Happenings

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    Belchertown Ma.
    Posts
    2,660

    Default Mass Maple Happenings

    Hello fellow Mass Maple Members, Just a few items from your President.

    some things that are happening in Mass Maple.

    Research for pesticides as preventative measures in the Worcester area ALHB are being done. We are looking into the future of tapping in that area due to injections to surrounding trees.

    Mass Maple is looking into a Grading school(seminar) for our members, which will include, grading your syrup, density and taste. All these things are what make grading your syrup correctly so important. many times producers bring their syrup to bulk dealers,a contest or even bottled for their customers with incorrect grade labeling, density etc.

    We will be changing our website, eventually with a whole new look and online features such as registrations and other needed forms.
    We will have new areas for guests and producers. A nice change, I'm sure you will enjoy the site. More info to follow

    The Mass Maple assoc. is also working on a Scholarship Program for young adults for money towards college. this will be for Seniors in High school as well as under graduate students of Agricultural families.


    We are looking for a volunteer to host the summer picnic this year, Last year it was held at Leon Ripleys Farm in Blandford/Granville

    Mass Maple will help with the planning of the event, A great way to showcase your maple operation. it does not have to be held AT your farm, maybe a nearby sportsmans club or hall, with tours to your place?
    Any questions email me at jim@desjardinsmaple.com or Tom at info@massmaple.org

    We hope to have more great things happening

    Any questions can be directed to me through email or my Cell 413-246-2813
    Jim & Charlene Desjardins
    Belchertown MA.

    Had a good 13 year run, but circumstances ! and loss of tree use.. we are ending the Maple thing for now... maybe be back in a few years

    www.Desjardinsmaple.com

    facebook Jim Desjardins

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    Belchertown Ma.
    Posts
    2,660

    Default

    Mass Maple has been working on the new website, it is almost done. the host has already been changed but the site stayed the same for now.

    Members wishing to have their news articles or pictures of their sugarhouses posted on the website can forward them to admin@massmaple.org

    the website will have the current board member contacts along with other Mass Maple staff emails.
    Also coming to the website will be online membership applications and online paying through paypal


    Thank you
    From your President
    Jim & Charlene Desjardins
    Belchertown MA.

    Had a good 13 year run, but circumstances ! and loss of tree use.. we are ending the Maple thing for now... maybe be back in a few years

    www.Desjardinsmaple.com

    facebook Jim Desjardins

+ Reply to Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts