About OMSPA
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The Official voice of sugar makers in Ontario
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About Us
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The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association( OMSPA) is a producer based organization, formed in 1966, to represent maple syrup producers across Ontario. We are committed to promoting the production of high quality maple syrup using the best available management practices; both in our operations and in the maple forest.
OMSPA is the official voice of maple syrup producers in Ontario. We currently represent over 600 “sugar makers” across the province. Our members are involved with a wide range of educational and information sharing activities, both at the provincial level or through one of our 11 local chapters located across the maple producing areas in Ontario. We also work closely with other organizations and levels of government both provincially and internationally, to promote and protect the maple industry.
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What we do
OMSPA is committed to providing both our members and consumers a forum for all things related to maple. We are also committed to providing producers with a forum for networking, learning, and contributing to the improvement of the maple syrup industry in Ontario. OMSPA is visible at numerous local and regional events across the province to promote maple products.
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We Promote
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The application of the highest standards
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The development and distribution of information materials to help consumers make informed choices on the purchase and use of maple products
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A prosperous and viable maple industry
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The application of new and more effective ways to produce quality maple syrup, and
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Maintenance of a sustainable and healthy maple forest resource base.
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Our Local Chapters
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1) Southwestern Ontario 5) Algoma & District 9) Quinte & District
2) Grey-Bruce & District6) Algonquin District 10) Lanark & District
3) Waterloo-Wellington 7) Haliburton-Kawartha 11) Eastern
4) Simcoe & District 8) Ottawa Valley District
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Visit our Locals page to see what's happening in each area!
In summary, OMSPA is all about promoting and encouraging the wise use and development of the maple syrup industry in Ontario – and ensuring that the unique traditions associated with this craft continue for many centuries to come.