Author Archives: Jenny Liu

Sap Flow Overview This past week’s weather was similar to last week, with warmer temperatures resulting in good runs for those in the south. More folks up north are getting tapped in as well. However, a significant number are choosing … Continue reading →

Please fill out the sap flow survey by noon tomorrow (Tuesday) if you wish to contribute to the weekly report. You can also text, call, or email me with updates at: Mobile: 519 835 5872 Email: jenny.liu2@ontario.ca Upcoming webinars…

Sap Flow Overview Despite the early season, the annual south-north gradient of early to late production is still evident. Those in the south are mostly tapped and a number are actively boiling, but as we move further north sap flow … Continue reading →

Please fill out the sap flow survey today (Monday) or by noon tomorrow if you wish to contribute to the weekly report. You can also text, call, or email me with updates at: Mobile: 519 835 5872 Email: jenny.liu2@ontario.ca If … Continue reading →

Grey Ag Services is hosting a Maple 101 workshop covering equipment, sap collection, boiling, farm sales, and labelling, as well as insights into syrup production and marketing from local producers. This would be a great session for any beginners to … Continue reading →

RAIN’s SNAPP Funding The Rural Agri-Innovation Network has opened applications for their annual Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity Program. Intake is open from now until January 13, 2023. Producers in Northern Ontario may qualify to receive this cost-share funding, … Continue reading →

Fall 2022 has graced us with some glorious, showstopping colours. The combination of warm, sunny days and cool (but not freezing) nights the last few weeks has amplified certain red-producing pigments in the trees. This doesn’t happen every year, so … Continue reading →

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid found in Grafton, ON [Parts of this article were adapted from CFIA communications] A new, established population of the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) was found in Grafton area in August 2022. The CFIA requests that woodlot owners … Continue reading →

Maple syrup producers across a large swath of the province were affected by the derecho/tornado event on May 21. Reports have been rolling in of widespread damage to mature sugar bushes. Remember to stay extra safe and vigilant if you’re … Continue reading →