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.