{"id":65,"date":"2026-01-28T11:16:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/maplesyrup\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2026-07-01T14:16:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T21:16:03","slug":"additionalresources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/maplesyrup\/commercial\/additionalresources\/","title":{"rendered":"Additional Resources and Suppliers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington Bigleaf Maple Syrup Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with other bigleaf maple syrup enthusiasts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Extension Forestry provides this email discussion list to connect people across Washington who are tapping or thinking about tapping their bigleaf maple trees for syrup and other products. This is an opportunity for people to share ideas and techniques, ask and answer questions, see where sap is currently flowing, and discuss other things related to producing bigleaf maple syrup. There is a lot of collective experience out there to tap into (we can not confirm nor deny if that pun was intended).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can subscribe to the list, and subscribers can easily unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subscribe to the Washington Bigleaf Maple Syrup Network list<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<form accept-charset=\"UTF-8\" action=\"http:\/\/lists.cahnrs.wsu.edu\/cgi-bin\/dada\/mail.cgi\" method=\"post\"><input id=\"ddm_flavor\" name=\"flavor\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"subscribe\"><input id=\"ddm_list\" name=\"list\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"blmsyrupnet\"><label for=\"email\">Email<br><input id=\"email\" name=\"email\" type=\"text\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"user@example.com (required)\"><br><\/label><br><label for=\"ddm_first_name\">First name<br><input id=\"ddm_first_name\" name=\"first_name\" type=\"text\" value=\"\"><br><\/label><br><label for=\"ddm_last_name\">Last name<br><input id=\"ddm_last_name\" name=\"last_name\" type=\"text\" value=\"\"><br><\/label><br><input class=\"button wsu-button\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Subscribe\"><\/form>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guides and Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bigleaf Maple Sugaring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/411532839012639\/about\">Bigleaf Maple Tapping in the Pacific Northwest \u2013 Facebook Group<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bigleaf-Sugaring-Tapping-Western-Maple\/dp\/0973620609\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=bigleaf+sugaring&amp;qid=1610156770&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1\">Bigleaf Maple Sugaring: Tapping the Western Maple (Book)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Rc4eZxgn5OA\">Bigleaf Maple Tapping Basics (Video) \u2013 Gary Backlund<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rgFMxzPHFg8\">Introduction to Bigleaf Maple Sugaring Webinar \u2013 Agroforestry Northwest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonmapleproject.org\/\">Oregon Maple Project<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregontreetappers.net\/hobbyist\/hobbyist-intro\">Oregon Tree Tappers \u2013 Commercial Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1696984570546228\">Pacific Northwest Syrup Producer\u2019s Guild \u2013 Facebook Group<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/prod\/view\/blmaple\">Tapping Bigleaf Maple Syrup in British Columbia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1vrStgfWgFX66A-UA6J-QJzbPq6YF0qg1\/view?usp=sharing\">Tapping and Making Syrup from Bigleaf Maples (video) \u2013 OSU Extension<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/prod\/view\/blmaple\/home\">Tapping Bigleaf Maple for Syrup Production<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Sugaring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.future.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Syrup_Handbook_2020.pdf\">Appalachian Maple Syrup Production Handbook (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctmaple.org\/uploads\/1\/1\/7\/9\/11794542\/connecticut_maple_syrup_producers_manual_2005.pdf\">Connecticut Maple Syrup Producer\u2019s Manual (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cornell.edu\/cornellmaple\/\">Cornell Cooperative Extension Maple Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holmes.osu.edu\/sites\/holmes\/files\/imce\/Program_Pages\/Maple\/North%20American%20Maple%20Syrup%20Producers%20Manual%20full%20pdf.pdf\">North American Maple Syrup Manual (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/maple-syrup-production-for-the-beginner\">PennState Extension<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.unh.edu\/resource\/maple-sugaring-tips-beginners-and-backyard-maple-sugar-producers\">University of New Hampshire Extension<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/extension\/maple\">University of Vermont Extension Maple Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chelseagreen.com\/2013\/more-than-maple-a-practical-guide-to-producing-and-marketing-syrup\/\">The Sugarmaker\u2019s Companion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maple Equipment Suppliers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(Not an exhaustive list; no implied endorsement)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bascommaple.com\/\">Bascom Maple Farms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fbeckerpumps.com%2Fmaple-sugar-vacuum-pumps%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AOvVaw1uwz3sbuMpaPWx8tEe9voG\">Becker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berryhill.ca\/maple-syrup-supplies-s\/1863.htm\">Berry Hill, Ltd.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/maple-syrup-supplies\/\">Blain\u2019s Farm and Fleet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebosworthco.com\/\">The Bosworth Company<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.cdlusa.net\/en\/\">CDL<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrysidehardware.com\/store\">Countryside Hardware<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dominiongrimm.ca\/en\/produits?sectionid=15\">Dominion and Grimm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.erlstenmaple.com\/buy-equipment.html\">Erlsten Brothers Maple Products<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fleetfarm.com\/category\/lawn-garden\/lawn-garden-tools\/specialty-tools\/maple-syrup-equipment\/_\/N-940970994\">Fleet Farm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/h2oinnovation.net\/int_en\/\">H2O Leader<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elapierre.com\/us\/\">Lapierre<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us.h2oinnovation.net\/us\/\">Leader Evaporator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehmans.com\/category\/sugaring-supplies\">Lehman\u2019s<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mapletechtools.com\/\">Maple Tech Tools LLC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainmaplefarm.com\/\">Mountain Maple Farm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextgenmaple.com\/\">Next Generation Maple Products<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parisfarmersunion.com\/maple-sugaring-supplies-s\/3774.htm\">Paris Farmer\u2019s Union<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.robucket.com\/\">The RO Bucket<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rothsugarbush.com\/\">Roth Sugar Bush<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/sipplssugarbush.com\/equipment-supplies\/\">Sippl\u2019s Sugarbush<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokylakemaple.com\/\">Smoky Lake Maple Products<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarbushsupplies.com\/\">Sugarbush Supplies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vermontevaporator.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqRaRTTF31tP3Xz5tM4lUpNDnZ52tlr9LPzOU3gdF59enY-hGdf\">Vermont Evaporator Company<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1183\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/20260630_101203-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A maple forest \" class=\"wp-image-956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/20260630_101203-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/20260630_101203-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/20260630_101203-1024x473.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/20260630_101203-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/20260630_101203-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/07\/20260630_101203-2048x946.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Patrick Shults, WSU Extension.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington Bigleaf Maple Syrup Network Connect with other bigleaf maple syrup enthusiasts WSU Extension Forestry provides this email discussion list to connect people across Washington who are tapping or thinking about tapping their bigleaf maple trees for syrup and other products. 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