Algonquin & District
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The Algonquin & District Maple Syrup Producers represents syrup makers in Ontario from Sudbury to Mattawa, Bracebridge to as far north as Timmins.
About OMSPA: https://www.omspa.ca/about-omspa
Events in this Local
OMSPA Summer Tour & Conference
Was a huge success! Over 160 producers from across Ontario and western Quebec attended the 3 day event in North Bay!
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See here for Dr. Tauseef Ahmad Khan's presentation on Health Benefits of Maple Syrup and The Role of Rare Sugars
Did you know AMSPA has a Facebook Page? Like and Share posts to help us get the word out!
January Info Day & Tradeshow
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When: January 14th, 2025 8:30am-3pm
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Where: South River-Machar Community Centre, 1 Lincoln Ave, South River, ON P0A 1X0
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Catered Maple Themed Lunch will be provided
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Pre-registration required for lunch planning.
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Please register before Jan.8th here
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If you have any issues with registration, email us
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Poster: HERE
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Agenda: HERE
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Meet Your Local Representatives
Andy Straughan, President/Web Journalist 1
Tracy & Dan Séguin, 1st V.P., Secretary/Membership
Rick Laanvere, 2nd V.P.
Michael Levitan, Director, Treasurer, OMSPA Rep.
Mary-Kate & Paul Long, Director
Bill Hubbert, Director
Dave Matthews, Director
Sandy MacKay, Director
Vacant, Director/Research Committee
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Spotlight on a Local Producer
Algonquin & District’s northern most member: “Halfway to the Sky Maple Sugarbush” is situated in the Lorrain Valley, a stone’s throw from the fur trade route of Lake Temiskaming.
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Keep an eye out here for a historical spotlight.
Local News
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Educational maple syrup production videos:
‘Backyard Sugaring’ is an introductory video and discusses successful and sound maple syrup production practices used by small-scale maple syrup producers throughout the region.
‘Maple Marketing’ looks at different options for selling maple products. Interviews with three commercial producers discuss bulk, wholesale and retail sale of maple products.
‘Sap Collection’, a more technical video, examines various ways of improving sap collection. It deals with working in difficult terrain, sap ladders and lifters, tubing layout, remote collection stations, monitoring systems, and the use of vacuum.
These videos, produced by AMSPA volunteers, highlight successful practices of a number of our local producers.
The AMSPA Board of Directors would like to acknowledge the financial support of FedNor and the support of the Sault Saint Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) for this project. As well, the Board would like to recognize the significant efforts of volunteers - Michael Levitan, Scott Cameron, Art Robinson, Dave Slocum, Matt Plant, Bill Hubbert, Andy Straughan, Mike Clapperton, Dan Seguin, Lori Costello, Jo Ann Long, Mark Lupton, Tom Stehr, Don Manchur and Brian O'Donoghue.
To access these videos, simply click below. Enjoy!
These are the links to the same videos.
Backyard Sugaring
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Maple Marketing
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Sap Collection
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Click here for the PDF press release.
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