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Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
Founded in 1893, this Vermont association has spent well over a century championing maple sugarmaking and helping protect the quality and identity of Vermont maple syrup. Its work blends tradition, education, and promotion, connecting producers with the wider story of maple in the state.
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A history of Vermont's maple sugar industry
by Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
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The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association is one of the oldest agricultural organizations of its kind in the United States, with roots going back to 1893. It was created to support Vermont's maple producers and to uphold standards for the state's signature product.
Today, the association promotes pure Vermont maple syrup, shares recipes and educational resources, and helps the public learn how syrup is made. Its mission centers on protecting the tradition of sugarmaking while encouraging high standards of production and product quality.
The association's public-facing materials also place maple in a broader historical context, noting the deep roots of maple sugaring in North America and its close connection to Vermont's culture and economy. That makes it not just a trade group, but also a steward of one of the state's best-known food traditions.