Birch Syrup Production Workshops / Consultation
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2011 BIRCH TAPPING & SYRUP PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS March 25th and /or 26th 1 day (7 hours) |
Moose Meadows Farm is proud of its involvement in assisting with the establishment of a viable and economical birch syrup industry in Canada. Since 2007, the farm has hosted Introductory Birch Syrup Production Workshops. In the beginning, all workshops were offered, in partnership with Quesnel Community & Economic Development Corporation / QCEDC (www.quesnelinfo.com). The workshops have been very successful and Moose Meadows Farm appreciates the assistance and support received in the past from QCEDC. In 2010, the farm offered remote workshops in that they were offered outside of the North Cariboo. One was hosted by the College of New Caledonia in Fort St. James, BC whereas the other was hosted by the Sedden Agriculture Centre in Hazelton, BC. In 2011, Each workshop is approximately 7 hours long. The morning consists of a classroom setting with a power point presentation whereas the afternoon includes a tour of a birch sugar bush and seeing first hand how an evaporator operates. The workshop concludes with a networking session with tasting some sweets of the sugarbush. Workshop fees includes a copy of "The Birch Syrup Production Manual - Tapping into Syrup Boreal Forest Style". Please contact the farm to find out the dates for upcoming workshops.
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BACKYARD BIRCH TAPPING WORKSHOP FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES 2 hours |
NEW FOR 2011
Learn the backyard basics on tapping birch trees for sap and birch syrup making. This 2 hour workshop will be geared towards families (individuals, parents & their children). An overview of the birch syrup industry in Canada will be presented followed by actually learning what basic equipment and supplies are needed to tap a tree and make birch syrup. Workshop will include a tapping demonstration and tour of an operating commercial sugar shack. All participants will be provided with a hand out and taste testing of birch syrup products. The sap is also drunk in many parts of the world as a health drink. The workshop fee will include 2 tapping assemblies so participants can tap trees following the workshop. EXACT DATES / TIMES TO BE ANNOUNCED depending upon participant schedules. The workshop will be held in April during sugaring off. Please contact us for additional information.
CONSULTATION |
Both Ted and Heloise are available for on-site consultation to assist potential producers in setting up a sugar shack and operating a sugar bush. Please contact us directly to discuss this option more fully.
For additional information on these workshops or to set up a consultations, please call us at 250.249.5329 or email to set up a convenient time.
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