Virtual Maple Workshop Series - Register Now!

JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK (September 16, 2020): Are you interested in learning more about producing Maple Syrup? Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is pleased to announce the Cornell Maple Program is offering six free online workshops this fall.

Each course features a selection of self-guided materials including narrated presentations, videos and articles, followed by a live question and answer session. Learn at your own pace from the safety of home, then dial in for the discussion with Cornell experts and fellow sugar makers. Upon registering you will be directed to a website for downloading course materials. These materials will be made available 2 weeks prior to the question and answer sessions. Registration information is available at www.cornellmaple.com. For questions and additional information please contact Aaron Wightman at arw6@cornell.edu.

Maple Workshop Discussions will be Live on the following topics and dates, each beginning at

7:00 pm:

Assessing your Sugarbush and Maintaining Forest Health – September 23rd

Maple Confections and New Product Opportunities – September 30th

Setting up a maple tubing system – October 14th

Strategies for Regenerating a Healthy Sugarbush – October 28th

Tips for Top Quality, High Flavor Syrup – November 11tth

Maximizing Production in your Sap Collection System – November 24th

Photo caption: Pure maple syrup is a traditional natural product unique to North America and produced by many forest owners throughout NYS, and our local Chautauqua County area.

The Agriculture Program is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCE-Chautauqua) in line with the County’s 20/20 Comprehensive Plan. CCE-Chautauqua is a community based educational organization, affiliated with Cornell University, Chautauqua County Government, the NYS SUNY system, and the federal government through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. For more information, call 716-664-9502 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/chautauqua. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.

Last updated September 16, 2020