We are excited to announce that registration is live for Boot Camp, July 17-19th.  This year, we are basing out of northeast Ohio and utilizing Lake Metroparks Farmpark as headquarters.  Boot Camp is a 3-day workshop that starts at 12:15 on Thursday, July 17th, and goes through 3 PM Saturday July 19th.  Starting the first day we will learn how to assess a potential sugarbush, then build sequentially through all phases of maple syrup production from sap collection to boiling, bottling, and sales.  Participants will gain the skills necessary for the safe, efficient, and profitable production of maple products.

Classroom sessions will be held at Farmpark with at least 5 tours of local maple producers in the area.  We are excited to not only include so many field trip opportunities this year, but we will also have an evening of value-added maple products demonstration and tasting.  A maple syrup quality and grading session is another new addition to Boot Camp that we’re excited about.

Check out the website for more details and get your spot before they are all gone – space is limited!