Ohio Maple Days (Virtual)

Every year Ohio State’s Maple Program offers Ohio Maple Days in multiple locations around the state. In 2021 the event will take place January 15th and will be a virtual event due to COVID-19. Join us for this online event that will include Dr. Abby van den Berg, Proctor Research Center, University of Vermont talking about tapping practices to optimize yields and sustainability and increasing production with red maple.

2021 Ohio Maple Days
January 15th 8:00 to 12:30

8:00 -8:15 - Opening comments: Moderator, Dr. Gary Graham, Ohio State University Extension

8:15 -8:30 - OMPA report: Karl Evans, OMPA President

8:30- 9:00 – Acer Grant Reports: Gabriel Karns, Ohio State University, Mansfield Campus

9:00-10:00 - Tapping practices to optimize yields and sustainability and increasing production with red maple: Dr. Abby van den Berg, Proctor Research Center, University of Vermont

10:00-10:30 - Maple Syrup Regulatory Year in Review: Mr. Dan Milo. Ohio Department of Ag

10:30-11:30 – Early tapping and tapping longevity strategies and increasing production with red maple: Dr. Abby van den Berg, Proctor Research Center, University of Vermont

11:30-12:30 – Woodland Management, Invasives & Cost Share: Ms. Kathy Smith, Ohio State University and Mr. John Jolliff, ODNR Forestry

12:30 – Wrap up with Dr. Gary Graham and panel of speakers