Maple News

Vermont Continues to Be the #1 U.S. Maple Producer in 2022

The 2022 United States maple syrup production totaled 2.5 million gallons, an increase of 800,000 gallons from 2021. Vermont's record production was helped by the addition of more taps and a longer season. Vermont producers installed 150,000 more taps in maple trees this year for a total of 6.6 million taps. The average season in the state was 40 days compared to 28 days last year.

How sweet it is.

In 2022, Vermont's maple syrup production continued to thrive. The state's climate and terrain provide the ideal conditions for producing high-quality maple syrup. The maple season started earlier than usual due to warmer weather and producers were able to tap their trees and collect sap in larger quantities. Vermont's sugar makers continued to use traditional methods of collecting and boiling sap, while also incorporating modern techniques to increase efficiency and sustainability. The demand for Vermont's maple syrup remained strong, both domestically and internationally. The state's maple industry supported the local economy and provided job opportunities for many Vermonters. Overall, 2022 was a successful year for Vermont's maple syrup production.

Ho-hum ... so ... what does that mean in pancakes? It means enough for a "stack" about 1,212 miles high.

It means – placed side-to-side – Vermont's Maple Syrup could flavor a "belt" long enough to circle the world 2 1/2 times!

Vermont Maple Syrup is the BEST – and the Bushee Family Maple Farm is producing the best among the best.

As this circle of ribbons shows, our syrup and other maple products continue to win awards.

The love of Nature and the passion for perfection are in each of our family members. The end result is the total of quality sugar woods care, quality production, quality packaging and marketing ... all needed for your enjoyment of our maple products and our enjoyment of making them.

The ribbons are very special, as an indicator. Our many satisfied customers are the most special and personal indicators anyone can have. We thank you all for your confidence in us.

A Bit of Maple History

Bushee Family Maple Farm Maple Syrup Wins Awards

at International Contest

We were delighted when both our Grade A Medium Amber and Grade A Dark Amber Maple Syrups took Best of Show in the International Contest at the 2011 Vermont Maplerama. What makes it all the more special is that the "leaders" of the gang making up the Bushee Family (Ken an Francie) were out of the country for Sugaring in 2011. The credit goes to our sons and their families at home who produced that prize-winning syrup.

And the awards kept coming: At the Vermont State Fair in Rutland our Medium Amber Syrup received a Third Place ribbon, as well as our Indian (Maple) Sugar winning First Place and Maple Cream an "Excellent" in their classes.

Callie Bushee Receives Award for Her Dedication and Service
to the Rutland County Maple Producers

Our granddaughter, Callie Bushee, has always been enthusiastic about sugaring. This, along with her generous, friendly personality makes her a sure fit to volunteer at the Rutland County Maple Producers (RCMP) sugar house on the grounds of the Vermont State Fair in Rutland, Vermont. The Fair runs for 5 days in late August, where Callie can be seen making Maple Cotton Candy, helping with and serving Maple Creamees, Maple Candy.... anything that needs doing.

Another activity strongly supported by RCMP is the Race For The Cure, also held at the Rutland Fairgrounds. Callie joins other members offering support to the racers and selling Maple products, the profits of which are donated to the cause.

We were very proud when Callie and her friend Jill were chosen to receive this Award of Appreciation from RCMP.

Jill and Callie (on the right) with their Awards.

Bushee Family Maple Farm Attends Autumn Moon Festival in Windsor, Vermont

Windsor, VT held its annual Autumn Moon Festival on October 9th... and the Bushee family was well represented by Chris and Esther Bushee, their daughter, Callie, her friend, Tierra Nichols, and our daughter, Wendy.

Through some clouds and rain, the crowd enjoyed musicians and dancers, acrobats and crafts, rides for the kids - and educational activities for all. Main St. was lined with crafts and food to delight both eyes and tastebuds.

As you can see from the picture, our team showed off our syrup and products with an attractive (and tasty!) display. Samples of Maple Cream and Candy - and servings of Sugar-on-Snow - are guaranteed crowd pleasers!

A great event... and we were proud to participate with our great products. Think "sweet"... think of Vermont Maple Sweets.

Bushee Family Maple Farm Receives Awards at the 2014 Vermont State Fair

We continue to be proud of our family, for many reasons, but in this case for rising to the occasion to produce some of the winningest Maple Syrup and Maple products in the state of Vermont!

Vermont State Fair Maple Awards Each year, our syrup and products receive awards. Whether one grade beats last year's, or this year's Candy is better than last .... or Sugar is tops .... we don't mean to brag, but the Bushee Family Maple Farm is consistently in the ribbons!

At the 2014 Vermont State Fair, held annually in Rutland, we received 3 First Place ribbons: our Fancy grade and Dark Amber grade syrups and our Indian Sugar. Our Medium Amber grade syrup and Maple Cream, each received Third Place ribbons while Honorable Mention ribbons went to our Grade B syrup and Maple Candy.

You can see why we are so proud and are so confident you will be well satisfied with whatever you order from us.