The Association is Alive!

[Tanta K]

Seems like I hear from many who say they appreciate the willingness of othes to teach them the craft. Let's keep spreading the sweetness in CT and show others the way we should be treating each other in all areas of life, with a little patience, just like we wait for that first boil to reach 219F!

[markct]

well put! i have to say i have met some of the nicest people of all ages thru sugaring, and amazing how many other totaly unrelated to sugaring hobbies many of us have in common

[wkies]

Sweeten the pan down here in Stamford yesterday. Member of MSPAC for many years yet have never been able to attend the meetings. Hopefully one of these days i'll make it.

Please stop by if you're in the area.

[Tanta K]

Would love to visit sometime soon. Might have to be after sugaring though..or if we finish before you. Each year...more and more call to request programs. Haven't advertised in the paper yet and we're already getting requests for our public day!

[RyanFarms]

First year as a member, still a private sugarhouse, but have thoughts of going public as we get the tap count up and secondary processes perfected!

[Tanta K]

Membership in MSPAC has been one of the most fun "clubs" I've ever been to and though the season is short the friendships are for a lifetime! Any and all are ready to help you in your quest to increase your operation and keep it all fun. Just ask the folk who have been doing it for years and they'll give you a helping hand.

[RyanFarms]

I did not get much syrup this year, but had a few fun weekends in the sugarhouse. I have plans set for 2011. Do you know of anyone who leases trees in CT? I am ready for expansion, but am limited by access to only about 200 taps right now.

[DaveB]

I did not get much syrup this year, but had a few fun weekends in the sugarhouse. I have plans set for 2011. Do you know of anyone who leases trees in CT? I am ready for expansion, but am limited by access to only about 200 taps right now.

I have about 10 locations that I pick up sap from. Most of those came about from word of mouth or just asking someone. When I see a good group of maples, I'll stop and ask someone about them and most of the time they don't have a problem with me tapping. I've even had people walk up to me and offer their trees when they see me pumping.

I've also heard that the state will let you tap in state forests and that some producers already do. I've got my eye on a section of forest but I'm not ready to bring those in yet. If you have a state forest near Suffield or Granby, I would contact the Forester there and see about tapping those.

I'm always up for expansion so if you find someone in my direction that is too far for you, let me know!

Dave