Bibliograph

The sugarmaker's companion, an integrated approach to producing syrup from maple, birch, and walnut trees, by Michael Farrell

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Label

The sugarmaker's companion, an integrated approach to producing syrup from maple, birch, and walnut trees, by Michael Farrell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The sugarmaker's companion

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

848393240

Responsibility statement

by Michael Farrell

Sub title

an integrated approach to producing syrup from maple, birch, and walnut trees

Table Of Contents

Why maple matters: the case for increasing production and consumption of pure maple products pure -- Is sugaring for you? -- Sugarhouse design and construction -- An untapped resource: the sap-producing trees of North America -- Gathering sap: cost-effective collection techniques to enhance your operation -- From sap to syrup: processing techniques that will save you time money, fuel, and frustration -- Registering and certifying your sugaring operation -- Expanding your business through buying sap and leasing taps -- Community sugaring: growing your operation with community involvement -- Where the money is: marketing your pure maple products -- Value-added products: the path to profitability -- Tree sap: nature's energy drink -- Managing your sugarbush for optimum sap production -- Other non-timber forest products from your land -- Syrup or sawtimber production: determining the most profitable use for maple, birch, and walnut trees -- Sugaring in a changing climate -- Further resources for sugarmakers

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