Maple syrup production in Ohio and the impact of Ohio State University (OSU) Extension programming

The maple syrup industry in Ohio, which ranks fifth in total production in the United States, is comprised primarily of small family owned operations that are served by The Ohio State University (OSU) Extension system. We evaluated the effectiveness of OSU Extension educational programming designed...

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Published in:Journal of forestry 2006-03, Vol.104 (2), p.94-101
Main Authors: Graham, G.W, Goebel, P.C, Heiligmann, R.B, Bumgardner, M.S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acer
Agricultural production
Colleges & universities
Effectiveness studies
extension programs
forest products industry
Forestry
maple syrup
universities
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Summary:The maple syrup industry in Ohio, which ranks fifth in total production in the United States, is comprised primarily of small family owned operations that are served by The Ohio State University (OSU) Extension system. We evaluated the effectiveness of OSU Extension educational programming designed to improve sugarbush and sugarhouse management through a survey administered at the three 2004 Ohio Maple Days workshops. Most survey respondents indicated that after attending past maple syrup workshops they implemented changes that were relatively simple and inexpensive; however, most indicated they are interested in learning more about technologies that increase production and maple syrup quality. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0022-1201
1938-3746
DOI:10.1093/jof/104.2.94