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Why join the NYSMPA?

The numerous benefits to NYSMPA members are listed below. Joining the NYSMPA also enrolls you in your county association.

Maple Promotion
(available at cost for you personal use)

• Placemats
• Lapel stickers
• Maple marketing bags
• Information brochures
• Consumer guide
• Video tapes

Maple Digest

You will receive quarterly issues of this publication, which reports on research projects funded by the North American Maple Syrup Council.

Legislation

The NYSMPA speaks for New York State maple producers in Albany. For example, NYSMPA supported the passage of legislation that makes pure maple products exempt from New York State sales tax.

Regulation

• Grade and label
• Lead issue, inspection
• Insurance coverage for festivals

Maple Museum

The NYSMPA supports the American Maple Museum in Croghan, NY - home of the Maple Hall of Fame.

State Fair Booth

You will have the opportunity to consign your maple products for sale at the NYSMPA booth at the New York State Fair.

Festivals

The NYSMPA sponsors several festivals during the year to promote maple products. All NYSMPA members have the opportunity to participate.

Education

• New York Maple Tour
• Maple Producers Manual

Consumer Guide

You have the opportunity to be listed in the New York Maple Syrup Consumer Guide. This Guide is a listing of those NYSMPA members who are interested in having their name promoted to the public. The listing is done by county and lists location, products for sale, etc.

All members are listed on the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets website at: www.agmkt.state.ny.us.

Membership and Application Form
Dues are $20.00 per operation plus $5.00 for each additional family member listed, and include membership in the New York Maple Producers Association. Business meetings are held quarterly. Contact President Earl Parker at (518) 493-6761 or Secretary/Membership Chair Mary Vi Sanger at (518) 846-7385 for further information.