Future Generations

Enriching Maple in Appalachia Will Work Across Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia to Promote Research, Education, and Natural Resource Management to Advance Profitable Maple Enterprises. Appalachian Producers and Landowners Will Be Provided With Practical Education That Improves Production and Profitability. Business and Financial Skills Will Be Integrated With Technical Training and Land Use Management Planning. Appalachian Maple Syrup Production Will Increase as a Result. Woodlot Management Practices and Behaviors Will Improve. Maple Enterprises Will Become More Financially Viable. as a Result, Regional Maple Expertise Will Be Established to Ensure Sustainability of Project Impact. This Project Will Create Eight Regional Best Practice Demonstration Sites Across Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Workshops Will Demonstrate High Production Knowledge and Business Planning Skills. Educational Materials and Training Tools Will Be Created to Support Producers and Landowners. Coaching Will Be Provided to Support a Regional Peer Mentorship Network of Appalachian Producers and Landowners. Information and Knowledge Exchanges Will Be Advanced Through Educational Exposure Visits Across the Region. Enriching Maple in Appalachia Will Benefit Maple Producers and Landowners Across Appalachia.