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Welcome to the Virtual Winter Institute
Maple Syrup Judging
Watch Live Streamed Winter Institute participants maple syrup judged on density, color, flavor, clarity, and labeling. Judging will be done in accordance with the WMSPA Wisconsin Maple Syrup Judging Guidelines. Ribbons and certificates will be awarded.
Beginner Maple 101:
Jessie Randall,
Director of MSU’s AgBio Forestry Innovation Research Center
Learn the ins and outs of maple syrup production, from start to finish. The presentation will include maple tree identification, what size trees to tap, the cooking process, all the way through the finished product. The presentation will also include tips and tricks to use on the way.
randal35@msu.edu, (906)786-1575
Web design
Justin Baroun,
2018-2019 Maple Marketing Intern
Tune in to learn how to set up your own website for your maple operation. The presentation will also focus on how to set up a simple website, where to find a low-cost domain for your website, and how to set up analytics.
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Facebook, Instagram, Twitter:
Kenni Bores,
2020-2021 Maple Marketing Intern
Everyday it seems the avenues of social media change, tune in to learn about how to set up a Facebook page along with Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Marketing Your Visitor Experience through Travel Wisconsin
Jeff Anderson
WI Dept of Tourism
Learn about the marketing resources available through the Wisconsin Department of Tourism to promote your maple syrup experience. Jeff will share a variety of resources available for producers to promote their experience leveraging the Travel Wisconsin brand. Additionally, you’ll hear an update on the Wisconsin tourism industry including the state of the visitor economy and current trends in travel and tourism.
JAnderson@travelwisconsin.com (715)492-0264
GROWTH. EXCELLENCE. INTEGRITY. THIS IS BELMARK. Belmark is a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels, flexible packaging, and folding cartons. We provide our customers with innovative solutions while saving them money so they can experience a true marketplace advantage. Our goal is always to exceed customer expectations. We do this through our mission of Speed-to-Market, Product Development, Service Development, and Quality.
Dave Swanson, daves@belmark.com (920)360-2848
Kelsey Schwerin kelseys@belmark.com (920)330-0818
Matt Shaw, matts@belmark.com (612)475-4528
Filtration of Maple Syrup
What is the best filter Press to Use In my Operation?
Jim Adamski
CDL/Roth Sugar Bush,
Learn about the filtration of maple syrup, how to use a filter press, the advantages of using filter press. Followed by a round table of 3 different WI maple Dealers: Tim Sternitzky, Maple Dude, Pete Roth, Roth’s Sugar Bush/CDL, and Joel Oelke, Leader Evaporator.
Jim Adamski, CDL/Roth Sugar Bush:
cdladamski@gmail.com (715)216-7855
Round table of Equipment Dealers Different Filter Press Options:
Joel Oelke, Leader Evaporator,
JOelke@leaderevaporator.com (802)868-5444
Pete Roth, CDL/Roth Sugar Bush,
pete@rothsugarbush.com (715)289-3820
Tim Sternitzky, The Maple Dude,
tim@themapledude.com (715)571-3329
The Maple Dude has been at the craft of making pure maple syrup from the woods of central WI for 6 generations. It's a family tradition and we are passionate about making the best pure maple products available for your family! “Amazingly delicious, all Wisconsin made maple products from The Maple Dude to your family!”
Tim Sternitzky, tim@themapledude.com (715)571-3329
DJV Label & Packaging
DJV will help you make your own private label for all your deli and other food needs. Ingredient labels for all your Sandwiches, Salads, Veggie Cups, Parfaits, Take & Bake Pizza, & Syrup, all your in-store made food items. Barcode and sell by dating all on the same label. Also offering customer support and full-service programs on all printers & software sold.
www.dvjlabels.com info@dvjlabels.com (320)251-1700
WB Bottle
We are the most complete full-line bottle & jar supplier in Wisconsin, with customers worldwide. We service the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial and household chemical, automotive, and pet/vet industries. We offer decorating services that include silk screening and PS labeling. We have been family owned since 1932.
www.wbbottle.com info@wbbottle.com (414)482-4300
Selling bulk maple syrup
What is an FDA DUNS number and how do I obtain it?
How do I become licensed to sell maple syrup?
Presented by Christine Anderson, Anderson Maple Syrup Christine@andersonsmaplesyrup.com (715)822-8512
How to make a Maple Bacon Old Fashioned with Kenni Bores
NASS 2020 Maple Stats
Greg Bussler NASS
Learn about the 2020 USDA WI Maple Syrup Survey Results. Greg will present the data collected from the WI maple producers that voluntarily participated in the 2020 USDA Maple Survey.
Greg Bussler, NASS greg.bussler@usda.gov (608)287-4775
Les Équipements Lapierre Inc. employs more than 200 people in its 3 main plants and distribution centers in Canada and make a complete line of sap releasers, reverse osmosis machines, filtration equipment, stainless steel tanks, tubing, DATACER: the most reliable monitoring system and a full range of evaporators, plus other equipment, components & parts.
Eric Miller, Eric.Miller@elapierre.com
Factors affecting Maple yield on Maple Trees,
Tim Perkins
University of Vermont Proctor Maple Research.
Zoom in to learn about the features of a maple tree, tapping practices and other various aspects that affect sap flow.
Maple Hollow
At Maple Hollow we pride ourselves on producing a quality product that has won national and international awards over the years. Since 1889 three generations of the Polak Family have been making quality pure maple products.
(715)536-7251
W1887 Robinson Drive, Merrill, WI 54452
Sunrise Evaporators
Every evaporator is a reflection of four generations of metal fabrication dedicated to durability and quality standards that meet or exceed your needs. Our family of craftsmen provided many hours to produce a product that will last you a lifetime!
(260)463-4026
3070 W. 350 S, Topeka, IN 46571
Cooking with Maple Around the Farm Table,
Learn about cooking using maple syrup from PBS’s Around the Farm Table, Inga’s home kitchen. Inga has a passion for farming and cooking with the best Wisconsin local products, such as maple syrup.
Sap Spy/Remote Monitoring
Sap Spy provides simple and affordable monitoring for your sugar bush. Simply place the device in your sugar bush, turn it on, log in to the web app, and begin monitoring your sugarbush today.
Jeff Skarda
(920)809-4811
Tubbing Maintenance:
Jim Adamski, CDL/Roth Sugar Bush
Learn about how to maintain your maple syrup tubbing from maple season to maple season. Find out the never-ending answer to the question “What should I clean my tubbing with?”
(715)216-7855
Leader Evaporator Company, Inc. originated in Enosburg Falls, Vermont in 1888 for the purpose of manufacturing equipment for the production of maple syrup, and is currently the largest U.S. manufacturer. In addition to our headquarters in Swanton Vermont and our retail outlets in Rutland Vermont and Holcombe Wisconsin, the company has a dealer network covering all areas of the Northeast and upper Midwest where maple trees grow.
leaderevaporator.com
Joel Oelke, JOelke@leaderevaporator.com
(802)868-5444
Wastewater Application:
Michelle Balk, DNR
Zoom in to learn about what the new Wastewater permits are and what is needed for a maple syrup operation. Michelle will explain the application process and how to apply.
(715)635-4054
Roth Sugarbush began in 1956 when we tapped our first trees. We have since grown into one of the largest maple sugaring equipment dealers in the maple belt. We’re very proud to offer only the finest quality maple sugaring equipment and we provide exceptional service with every sale.
Pete Roth,
(715)289-3820
Liability Insurance:
Pat Trutman,
Rural Mutual Insurance
What kind of insurance do I need for my Sugar Bush? Do I need liability for just my Sugar Bush? My Products? Should I have extra insurance if I host tour groups? Pat will present on the different insurance policies are appropriate for each sugarbush
Pat Truttmann,
Rural Mutual Insurance ptruttmann@ruralins.com
(920)338-9756
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Label Slayer
Save yourself time and improve product presentation by using the Label Slayer to quickly and accurately apply labels to your containers. The Label Slayer is a tailored design for the most common sizes used within various artisan industries.
Leveraging the modern additive manufacturing technique of 3D printing, we can now provide a cost effective alternative to those high end, over engineered and complex table top label applicator devices. Why pay all the extra money for an applicator jig that is designed to apply a label to every bottle known to man when you only have 1-2 bottle and label sizes. The Label Slayer takes an alternative approach by providing a fixed design tailored for your specific bottle/can size and label width.
Jeff Skarda
(920)809-4811
Licensing Changes:
Stefan Boerboom
WI DATCP.
State licensing and inspection is an important part of our maple industry. Through licensing and inspection, we can provide a standard of quality and consumer confidence that is critical to marking your maple syrup. In order to make inspections meaningful, our association needs to work closely with the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection to develop inspection guidelines that make sense for our industry. In this session, you will learn about the licensing and inspection process as well as what the inspectors are trained to look for. And the current updates to the WDATCP webpage.
https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx
Stefan.Boerboom@Wisconsin.gov (608)575-7316
GROWTH. EXCELLENCE. INTEGRITY. THIS IS BELMARK. Belmark is a manufacturer of pressure sensitive labels, flexible packaging and folding cartons. We provide our customers with innovative solutions while saving them money so they can experience a true marketplace advantage. Our goal is always to exceed customer expectations. We do this through our mission of Speed-to-Market, Product Development, Service Development and Quality.
Dave Swanson, daves@belmark.com (920)360-2848
Kelsey Schwerin kelseys@belmark.com (920)330-0818
Matt Shaw, matts@belmark.com (612)475-4528
Saturday, Jan 9th 3:25 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.
Nutrition Label Changes
Patrick Campbell,
FDA
Effective July 1, 2021, Maple Producers will need to start labeling with the new nutritional information guidelines adopted by the FDA. Learn about the changes that will go along with the new label guidelines.
Located in East Providence, Rhode Island, The Bosworth Company was founded in 1982 by Ken and Nancy Bosworth. They have created a successful, family-owned business through their twin focus on offering a high-quality product backed by first-rate customer service.
susan.bosworth@thebosworth.com
(401)438-1110
Invasive Specie Affecting Maple Trees:
ASA Plansky
Regional Invasive Species Coordinator
Learn about invasive plants and their impacts on maple trees. Asa will also cover the identification of some common forest invasive and how to control them.
Golden Sands RC&D,
asa.plonsky@goldensandsrcd.org
(715)343-6215 x707
Thank you Associate Members:
Anderson’s Maple Syrup, Belmark, CDL/Roth’s Sugarbush, DJV Label &Packaging, Lapierre, Leader Evaporator, and WB Bottle
How to make Maple Cream:
Jon and Katie Podgorski,
Ski's Sugarbush
Can I make maple cream? Will this increase the value of my maple syrup? Learn all the tips and tricks to making maple cream.
Ski’s Sugarbush,
(715)921-0010