Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association

The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association is one of the oldest agricultural organizations in the United States, formed in 1893. According to its mission page, it represents Vermont maple sugar makers, maple packers, equipment manufacturers, and other industry leaders who share a commitment to producing top-quality maple syrup and supporting a prosperous future for the industry.

Its public-facing work mixes advocacy, education, and promotion. The association describes Vermont maple as a product backed by generations of knowledge, and it helps connect the public with sugarhouses, events, recipes, and learning resources about maple history and production.

It also supports producers more directly through membership benefits, industry resources, and programs such as sugarhouse certification. Altogether, the association stands as both a steward of Vermont maple tradition and a practical support network for the people who keep that tradition going.