I have canned probably a good 1/3 of my syrup over the years but am getting tired of sitting on it so from now on I will can probably 15 gal. and bulk the rest. Get the check and run if you know what I mean. Less expense on cans/jugs. As long as it is self supportive your doing alright. I don't have an RO, no hoods, no oil, still pretty much the same as when I started, just bigger arch and pans (1990).