January Maple Conference

4:00 pm | Jan 7, 2022

Registration & Trade Show Opens

Welcome to the 2022 January Maple Conference! We are excited to be back after a year off!

5:00 pm | Jan 7, 2022

Glenn Goodrich - "What Was I Thinking?! A Comical and Warmhearted Overview of Maple Sugaring" Keynote Speaker

Session from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

5:30 pm | Jan 7, 2022

Dinner Buffet

Served from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

6:00 pm | Jan 7 2022

Cash Bar

Open 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Variety of drinks available

8:00 pm | Jan 7, 2022

Matt Chase & Thunder Canyon

Live Entertainment from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am

8:00 pm | Jan 7, 2022

Casino Gaming

Featuring more than 200 games - open until 2:00 am

8:30 pm | Jan 7, 2022

Trade Show Concludes for Evening

Trade Show ends for the day.

7:30 am | Jan 8, 2022

Registration & Trade Show Open

Welcome to Day 2 of the January Maple Conference!

8:00 am | Jan 8, 2022

Light Breakfast Buffet

Donuts and Coffee

9:00 am - 9:50 am | Jan 8, 2022

Session I

Producing, Handling, and Boiling High Brix Sugar Content - What Works and Doesn't - Mr. G's
Automation In The Sugaring Operation - Simulcast
3/16" Tubing -- 5,000 Taps With 5 Years Experience -- It Works! - Room 730
Developing a Maple Business -- One Family's Story - Room 318
Maple Cinnamon Popcorn and Other Maple Delectables - Room 418
Filtering Equipment for Syrup Clarity - Room 518
Empire State Maple Royalty Pageant (closed interviews) - Room 618 

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10:00 am - 10:50 am | Jan 8, 2022

Session II

That Really Boils Me -- and Other Tips For Optimum Evaporator Operation - Mr. G's
Maple Coated Nuts - The Kitchen
Advanced RO Practices and Size Matters - Simulcast
RO in A Bucket or Two -- Starting Simple for Beginners - Room 730
Social Media -- Your Customers and Competition are on Facebook - Room 318
Maple Milk, Maple Soda, Maple Gatorade and Other Maple Beverages - Room 418
Developments, Innovations and Efficiencies of Wood Fired Evaporators - Room 518
Empire State Maple Royalty Pageant - Room 618

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11:15 am - 12:00 pm | Jan 8, 2022

Lunch Buffet (Group 1) / Trade Show

Group 1 - Lunch Buffet in Mr. G's or Simulcast - check tickets

Group 2 - Trade Show in Hotel Ball Room

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm | Jan 8, 2022

Lunch Buffet (Group 2) / Trade Show

Group 1 - Trade Show in Hotel Ball Room

Group 2 - Lunch Buffet in Mr. G's or Simulcast - check tickets

1:10 pm - 2:00 pm | Jan 8, 2022

Session III

Tips for Producing Optimum Color and Flavor - Mr. G's
Maple Sugar -- How to  Produce Consistent, Quality Product - The Kitchen
Managing Your Woods For Longterm Maximum Maple Production - Simulcast
Vacuum Monitoring Systems -- Facts, Features, and Fun - Room 730
Are You Ready to Launch Your Maple Website? -- Promoting Your Business Online - Room 318
Year-round Roadside Stand -- How To Manage Stock, Sales, and Marketing - Room 418
Bosworth Guzzler Diaphragm Pumps for Smaller Sugarbushes - Room 518
From Turkey Fryer to First Saphouse -- Getting Started in Maple - Room 618

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2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Jan 8, 2021

Dessert Time - Cupcake Wars

A special treat!

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Jan 8, 2022

Session IV

Not Just A Walk In The Woods -- Laying Out A Tubing System - Mr. G's
An Industry Overview of the Maple Industry in Post-COVID, Inflationary Times - The Kitchen
Filtering Tips and Techniques for Quality Syrup - Simulcast
Reverse Osmosis Process in Maple - Room 730
3/16" Tubing -- Problems, Pitfalls and Pains -- One Person's Perspective - Room 318
Organics in Maple -- Benefits, Procedures, and Outcomes - Room 418
SapCheck Sap Monitoring System for Smaller Sugarbushes-- Live Demonstration - Room 518
Over a Barrel -- Bourbon Maple Syrup Tips and Marketing - Room 618

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4:00 pm | Jan 8, 2022

2022 January Maple Conference Concludes

Trade Show ends and event closes for 2022! See you in 2023!