Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup

Maple Syrup Production in Kentucky

The most common species of tree in Kentucky's forests is red maple. We have sugar maples, box elder, and probably two or three other varieties of maple tree.

Maple Syrup Production

Traditionally you don't think of maple syrup production in Kentucky.

SouthDown Farm Maple Syrup

Seth and Sheryl Long's family tap maple trees on their 50 acre SouthDown Farm in Ermine Kentucky.

Backyard Maple Syrup

KY and VA Maple Syrup School was sponsored by the Letcher County Extension Office. In collaboration with Harlan and Wise county Extension offices.

Maple Syrup Day

Kentucky maple syrup producers around the state will open their operations to the public on Saturday, February 1, for the inaugural Maple Syrup Day.

Maple Syrup Lines

KY and VA Maple Syrup School was sponsored by the Letcher County Extension Office.

New England Maple Syrup Tour

While New England states are well known for maple syrup, Kentucky's Shad Baker is tapping sugar maple trees in Letcher county.

Tapping Maple Trees for Maple Syrup Production in Kentucky

Woodland owners in Kentucky are looking for ways to maximize income from both their farm and forest land.

How to Make Maple Taffy/Maple Candy

In this episode, I show you how simple it is to make Maple Taffy, otherwise known as: "Snow Pops", "Maple Candy", or "Sugar on Snow".

America’s Test Kitchen DIY Maple Cream

Learn how to make maple cream with the Test Kitchen's Andrea Geary—a delicious treat that only requires one ingredient (and just a little bit of old-fashioned stirring).

Woods Installation with Glenn Goodrich - Part 1

Maple Farming Legend Glenn Goodrich explains his woods tubing setup and gives advice, tips & tricks to optimize yield.

Woods Installation with Glenn Goodrich - Part 2

Maple Farming Legend Glenn Goodrich explains his woods tubing setup and gives advice, tips & tricks to optimize yield.

Maple Syrup (cont.)

Proper Tapping Techniques & Precision Tapper

This video demonstrates a member of our woods crew, Scott Hudson, using proper tapping techniques.

Contact Information

Craig H. Wood, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Extension for Agriculture, Natural Resources and Horticulture

242 Scovell Hall 115 Huguelet Drive Lexington, KY 40546-0064

+1 (859) 257-1846

ukanrdesk@uky.edu