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New York’s maple production grew sweeter in 2018
New York’s maple production grew sweeter in 2018
Watch out, Vermont. New York is sneaking up on you.
Maple syrup production in the Empire State this year hit a 74-year-high with 806,000 gallons produced. The No. 2 state in the nation for maple syrup production also grew 50 percent over the last five years.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced the increase in production on Friday, as well as the launch of “Maple Day” at the NY State Fair on Aug. 27 to bring attention to New York’s sweetest crop.
“The maple industry is one of New York’s most important agricultural sectors, and it continues to grow year-over-year, infusing millions into the economy and bringing New York national recognition for its quality,” Cuomo said. “The growth of the industry is an indicator of our fantastic producers, who work hard to make some of the best maple syrup in the country and the innovative and unique maple products that consumers are demanding.”
Vermont doesn’t have too much to worry about yet, though. Despite the state’s smaller size, population and tree cover compared to New York, it still produced more than double New York’s volume of maple syrup in 2018. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Vermont produced 1.9 million gallons of maple syrup this year.
Helen Thomas, executive director of the NYS Maple Producers Association said state fair visitors will be able to try some new maple products on Maple Day, including free samples of Hoffmann’s Maple Sausage Snappy, and Cornell University’s maple milk. The products will be offered in the fairgrounds’ Dairy Products and Horticulture buildings, as well as the Dairy Birthing Center.
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