150,000 taps 😮 that’s 5x larger than Boxler Maple!

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  • @johnmollet2637
    @johnmollet2637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow, there was a lot to unpack in that video. My head is still spinning from hearing that they had been making syrup since 1620. Talk about some family history.

  • @MapleFarmer
    @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    5x larger than our maple place 😮

    • @paulprigge1209
      @paulprigge1209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But look How young you are! Lol you might be twice as big as him someday.

    • @gordybishop2375
      @gordybishop2375 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why is DE added?

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gordybishop2375 Diatomaceous earth is used as a filter to remove solids and other contaminants and is removed in the filter process.Many consumable items you may use on a daily basis, like oils, fruit juices, syrup, sugar, honey, wine, beer, and more use DE.

    • @gordybishop2375
      @gordybishop2375 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MapleFarmer it sticks to other stuff to make it bigger so filter more easily captures it? A flocculant per-say. Great stuff to keep insects away too as I used some to get rid of the itty bitty Argentine ants. Thank you for replying.

  • @jerryfischer3988
    @jerryfischer3988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for letting us come along

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching Jerry!

  • @mollygsp
    @mollygsp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glenn is a great guy

  • @molcs
    @molcs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was a fun tour!! Pure Maple Syrup...YUM!!! 🍁

  • @twobeards6714
    @twobeards6714 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It February 15 and the saps been running for a couple of days.
    I live on the 45 the parallel in Michigan and in 50 years have never started this early.

  • @timbuxton1935
    @timbuxton1935 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glen was my shop teacher and one of the best teachers and nicest guy you could meet

  • @joewright1977
    @joewright1977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great video,i never knew their were maple syrup producers that large.thanks

  • @bobbolieu9013
    @bobbolieu9013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is one very impressive operation.
    They are a prime example of proper prior planning and meticulous organization of the process. They also show how planning and organization does not take away the human personal working, they aren't robots is what I am saying

  • @09DUKE690
    @09DUKE690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Meet Glen at the NYS maple conference, 1st yr in Syracuse. Went to his seminar on high Brix/ high concentration, just for information and for laughs. Needless to say, we just finished our 4th season and made 180 gallons. Both you and Glen have made quite the investment. Really enjoy watching your new “shanty” come together.
    Thanks for sharing!!

  • @billc3405
    @billc3405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thats how you give a sugar house tour thank you Glenn i greatly enjoyed your tour of your fantastic maple sugar house.

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I need my dad or brother to watch this so they can get some tips on how to talk on camera! As it’s just not the same when your the tour guide and the camera person! 😂

    • @billc3405
      @billc3405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MapleFarmer i wish they would get on camera Id love to learn of all the changes in production that have taken place sense I produced maple products in the early 80s back then maple syrup was sinful not healthy by the so called smart people

  • @72east
    @72east 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This video gave me goosebumps!! I had no idea that Glenn was this big and I've never really heard of Goodrichs' back in my Vermont days in the 70s and 80s....not in Cabot anyway. I did meet Glenn about 4 years ago at the Cabot location while he was doing their tours for the public....very nice guy as well as his wife, Ruth. I can see the roof of their sugar house from my grandparents old house as well as my camp just up the road in Marshfield....I can also see the house from their sugar house as well lol. As for maple in coffee, I thought I was one of the only ones that did that! Lol I'll drink it no other way! With that said, I go through A LOT of maple syrup. Like a gallon a month!

  • @jimmyjenkins9240
    @jimmyjenkins9240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! What an operation! Thanks for taking us along on the field trip!

  • @vincentcotnoir4646
    @vincentcotnoir4646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow ! I'm about 45 minutes from them, but in Canada side ;)

  • @ted70281
    @ted70281 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WOW Thank You Your the best

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching!

  • @dennisglocke7218
    @dennisglocke7218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We met Glenn this past January. He did a couple of great workshops at our Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Association Winter Institute. Enjoy your videos so much!!!!!

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for watching Dennis and the kind words!

  • @terrybrown9206
    @terrybrown9206 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a very good size operation. R/0 is impressive.

  • @Jerry0153A
    @Jerry0153A 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for stopping at Goodrich's! It is in our backyard here in VT. They put out excellent products.

  • @rjp3427
    @rjp3427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damn! That is an impressive operation! :)

  • @erniekinney1588
    @erniekinney1588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for taking us along 👍

  • @RedAppleBarn
    @RedAppleBarn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing. That's quite an operation!

  • @stevethuss2707
    @stevethuss2707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AWESOME LESSON OF LIFE .

  • @RSF151
    @RSF151 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video! I would love to know how many workers it take to managed 4,000 acres of trees.

  • @shaneallison3370
    @shaneallison3370 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed the information. Thank you

  • @turklayher4794
    @turklayher4794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I always wondered what happened to Glenn and his Sugarbush. He made two videos the first two years he started this 6k acre project but hasn't posted anything since. I'm glad you went over there and made this video so we can see where he is with this project. Again great job Nikki and God bless you and your family.

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’ll have to visit next year for another Glenn Update as he plans on adding on another 30,000 this year!

  • @kridder6268
    @kridder6268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another great video Nikki. Tell Warren this is how he should answer your questions……. LOL 😂

  • @keepcalmandfarmon5401
    @keepcalmandfarmon5401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow! Awesome tour! What an operation!

  • @beckyumphrey2626
    @beckyumphrey2626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is AMAZING. Thank you.

  • @danadams8718
    @danadams8718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That has to be a huge savings when you can bring all the sap to the plant without trucking it. Thanks for showing this!

  • @НаталияЛитвинова-б2ш
    @НаталияЛитвинова-б2ш ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your team produces mapl syrup...Whee did you get the higher education you need for this job?A you an engineer?A technologist?Or....? I ❤Maple Syrup!!🥞👍👍👍😋

  • @joshbarnes151
    @joshbarnes151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very interesting, thanks for sharing.

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for tuning in Josh!

  • @chucksmith155
    @chucksmith155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interesting video as always , I thought I was the only one who puts Maple in my coffee it’s absolutely the best

  • @tomlee7651
    @tomlee7651 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just never knew there was so much involved in making syrup. Very informative. Thanks.

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for following along Tom!

    • @350mack
      @350mack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the bigger operations have more going on than the smaller ones

  • @robertlafollette2236
    @robertlafollette2236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Nikki, very interesting. I thought you guys were big wow. They have a lot more help though.God Bless.

  • @pnwRC.
    @pnwRC. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AWESOME field trip today!
    I would have enjoyed seeing a short tour of their maple forest.

  • @enjoylife1176
    @enjoylife1176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was so informative and fun to watch. Wow!!!! that is a large operation with plenty of experience.

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for tuning in! He is a wealth of knowledge!

  • @tonyburelle6633
    @tonyburelle6633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an awesome incredible place, amazing the size and scope of the operation, Thank you for sharing, Nikki

  • @johnnewman7954
    @johnnewman7954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oouuu maple coffees! 🥰🍁☕️ sometimes.. I grind the cacao beans with the coffee bean then rock the maple with it oh my goodness totally learned a bunch watching this adventure 📚🐛 🙏

  • @coffee8866
    @coffee8866 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great tour! Enjoyed learning so much.

  • @jonym45
    @jonym45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the tour !!

  • @ML-lg4ky
    @ML-lg4ky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best episode ever!!

  • @alnolan8574
    @alnolan8574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @samaxalex3
    @samaxalex3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    super

  • @rickrick7309
    @rickrick7309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow that was incredible

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching Rick

  • @kaskl5403
    @kaskl5403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was very cool, looking forward to your farm growing.

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Might just have to move to Vermont so I can buy a mountain! Lol

  • @gordybishop2375
    @gordybishop2375 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That size barrel is used due to the weight of the syrup?

  • @jerrytoler9789
    @jerrytoler9789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow! Another a very informative video. It would be very interesting to see what happens to the syrup you produce once it leaves your facility.

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I agree! I want to see if I can setup a video tour of one of the large packers/distributors we sell to!

  • @rleon49
    @rleon49 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome vid, I used to help my uncle in the 60,s collect sap with a horse drawn sleigh, you are an inspiration to the maple producer's across the north American landscape. Keep up theses vids as they instill the concept of the American dream as result of Hard work .

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much for the kind words! I hope to visit a lot more sugar makers and showcase hobby makers to the worlds largest and everything in between!

    • @rleon49
      @rleon49 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MapleFarmer I await the additional content as you are the epidemy of the American dream of hard work produces Gaines beyond the norm of todays society

  • @plmarshall30
    @plmarshall30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not sure how I found your channel but I have enjoyed watching how this is done. I ordered a bottle that arrived so quickly and I took a few swigs and omg! It is the best maple syrup I have ever had! Thank you! Keep up the great videos.

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for watching and trying put our maple syrup! We appreciate you!

  • @BissellMapleFarm
    @BissellMapleFarm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is an awesome video!

  • @tonysmith9061
    @tonysmith9061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was awesome!

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for tuning in Tony!

  • @normanpaterson
    @normanpaterson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In addition to being an inspirational and educational video, best part was your description of the benefits of maple sugar, I put maple syrup in my coffee today, it is now my go to sweetener!

  • @johntaylor4695
    @johntaylor4695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing, that is one very large operation! In the time it takes me to finish my first cup of coffee they make a couple barrels of syrup. That is insane.

  • @darcyscott2406
    @darcyscott2406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing! That’s a pretty big operation, there are several big operations in Vermont. From what I’ve heard this was a pretty good season! Don’t forget about the Vermont Maple Festival coming up this weekend in St.Albans Vermont! Have a good day.
    From Northwestern Vermont

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I won't be there this weekend but from what I hear it's a good time!

  • @camwebb7562
    @camwebb7562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many workers does it take to tap 150,000

  • @jayweiss602
    @jayweiss602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truly impressive, thanks for sharing!

  • @Nick27ization
    @Nick27ization ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At about 5mins in the video where does Glenn get the tri clamp sight glasses for that tank? I’ve been looking and looking and can’t find those anywhere.

  • @ricklarkins9200
    @ricklarkins9200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great video loved the tour!

  • @tomandrene
    @tomandrene 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool vid.

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @markjob6354
    @markjob6354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh Wow ! Watching this makes me crave some decent, fresh, maple syrop over some pancakes and in my freshly ground and brewed coffee with some heavy cream in it !!! 👌👌👌👌😃😃😃 YUMMM !!!

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Syrup in coffee is the BEST!!!

    • @markjob6354
      @markjob6354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MapleFarmer It's so yummy ! I brew up some fresh French Vanilla coffee to put my fresh Maple syrop in. Yummmm ! 👌👌😃😃😃

    • @72east
      @72east 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MapleFarmer I agree!! 💯🎯 That's the only way I drink my coffee and I'll go through about 12 gallons of syrup a year lol!

  • @garyschacht5032
    @garyschacht5032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for bringing us along! I love seeing/visiting various sugar shacks. If you’re ever in Maine, check out Hill Top Boilers in Newfield, ME., another wonderful operation. Keep up the great videos!

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks for tuning in! I’d love to tour a bunch of different places - if you know of any sugar makers who wouldn’t mind me touring and videoing their place let me know! Preferably north as Its tough to get away while our season is in progress.

  • @frankeem3820
    @frankeem3820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you know if they give tours like that at other times to other people to?

  • @350mack
    @350mack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow you were so close to us up here. hope you enjoyed the trip. 😊 there's a bigger sugar maker in northern Vermont i believe they have 300k+ taps

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whom is it?! Maybe I can schedule a trip to go visit their place and get a tour!!

    • @350mack
      @350mack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MapleFarmer sweet tree, island pond vermont. I believe they are located in the old ethan allen plant up there. They are closing in on over 460k taps i guess now. You can look them up an decide. Idk if it would be as fun or personal like going to the goodrich sugar makers. Take care and ill look for the next video

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@350mack I just looked them up. I believe they are owned by M&T bank. I'd be interested in seeing that operation

  • @jeffpearce1949
    @jeffpearce1949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW - what a setup. Imagine not having to trunk your syrup?

  • @larrywalters6195
    @larrywalters6195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here at Blue Eye Maple Syrup, in Western Pa. I ship my bulk syrup to New Hampshire, Nikki where does your bulk end up at?

  • @moses777exodus
    @moses777exodus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Has anyone ever invented Maple Wine?

  • @bigguydiy2184
    @bigguydiy2184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well, this is too funny. I'm sitting here eating a small piece of Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese with my coffee. What's in the coffee? Maple Syrup and Hazelnut creamer.
    This operation, as to # of trees tapped, makes me wonder how many trees are tapped further North in VT on Rte 114 between Island Pond and Canaan. I pass miles and miles of lines all gravity fed to tanks along the hill sides.
    Awesome video!!!

    • @macking104
      @macking104 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      do you follow New York Farm Girls? their family is a Cabot dairy farm. They also have a pumpkin patch with stuff that would taste yummy with delicious NY syrup.

  • @williambikash6645
    @williambikash6645 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does the taste of Maple syrup vary much from different states and regions of states. Any difference between Canada syrup and USA syrup. How many USA states produce syrup? Back in late1970's I got a consumers education on maple syrup from a general store in Manchester, Vermont. I believe the owner was a transplanted business man from NYC. Love your enthusiasm!

  • @davidkimmel4216
    @davidkimmel4216 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did not have any idea about that much maple syrup was being made per year. Thank You for sharing this with us 👍

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching David!

  • @billherrick3569
    @billherrick3569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. Thank for the tour. Where in Northern Vt. is this location?

  • @joepercifield5017
    @joepercifield5017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this guy is big scale

  • @terrybrown9206
    @terrybrown9206 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10,000 gallons of syrup is 3 times more than

  • @leomcavoy5770
    @leomcavoy5770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🇺🇸 Wowzer, 150K tape that makes for a pile of trudging thru the snow for 5 +/- months 🤪😳🤣

  • @powerram92
    @powerram92 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It would be neat to see how they do there taps

  • @kevinsalters4031
    @kevinsalters4031 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely fascinating
    Thank you!

  • @DanDan3663
    @DanDan3663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many gallons did you end up making this year? And how many gallons were made on your new steam pan?

  • @MrAlessiobat
    @MrAlessiobat 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve made maple syrup for the first time in my life and I loved the process. Of course it’s only for consumption but the concept is the same. Mine turned out much darker though. Is the production syrup still at 66 bricks?

  • @craigburrowes4122
    @craigburrowes4122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know you would of been asked before but could you please explain brick? Great work on your videos

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes I will! As I want to do a video rocking the entire Reverse osmosis process in more detail!

    • @craigburrowes4122
      @craigburrowes4122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MapleFarmer sounds great will be looking forward to watching cheers

  • @mikemuniak4711
    @mikemuniak4711 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So I have a question ,do u run sap all year long for this or only a few months ?

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Only a few months. The season is usually sometime around January through the end of March

  • @charlesb4267
    @charlesb4267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nikki, this tour reminds me of a question I've had but never have asked ( although it may have been answered in the past ) , approximately how many acres of woods are you using that contain the 30000 taps ?

  • @ianhenderson8632
    @ianhenderson8632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How concentrated is the sap before you boiled it?

  • @kdf4440
    @kdf4440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:49 i can hear your dad over the filter press

  • @bobpoor6348
    @bobpoor6348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a far cry from the sugaring operations of my youth. Buckets, wooden tomahawk tanks, boiling eggs and hot dogs in the pans heated by wood in the quiet of the sugar house. You should find an operation like that next spring to document as it is obviously a dying breed.

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes I want! I wanted to this year but I don’t know any backyard hobby sugar makers! If there is one on here that wouldn’t mind me visiting please let me know!

  • @countryroadslife
    @countryroadslife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So with your new steam evaporator you’re running a hyper brix RO?

  • @tomroe2861
    @tomroe2861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m still stuck on Boxler Maple Syrup

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We appreciate you!!

  • @bobbypool923
    @bobbypool923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😯WOW

  • @markolivero3901
    @markolivero3901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @MapleFarmer What happens to the water from the RO?

    • @beckyumphrey2626
      @beckyumphrey2626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was noted in the video I believe. It is used for other tasks.

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      used to clean equipment and anything that needs cleaning!

    • @markolivero3901
      @markolivero3901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MapleFarmer I thought I heard that but wondered if that water had even the slight bit of residual sugar it in. Guess not. Thanks. Fascinating videos on this channel.

  • @danglaus2248
    @danglaus2248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fing crazy

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pretty incredible!

    • @danglaus2248
      @danglaus2248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MapleFarmer still be proud of your operation your grampa Hans wood be proud!

  • @finallyfriday.
    @finallyfriday. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting but nothing I can learn here to use in my 200 tap operation.

  • @terrybrown9206
    @terrybrown9206 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most operation s

  • @nathaniellarson8
    @nathaniellarson8 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have 90 taps, lol.

  • @darrylwelch3909
    @darrylwelch3909 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I worked in food processing plant ...we would have been in big trouble to be eating near a open product .

    • @MapleFarmer
      @MapleFarmer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is all bulk product and is reprocessed into other products and packaged for distribution.

  • @johncollins719
    @johncollins719 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Low on the glycemic index? That's hard to believe.

    • @chrisinwood9041
      @chrisinwood9041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think he might have meant to say “lower “ 54 G.I for maple vs glucose which is 100.

  • @simonjandrell5897
    @simonjandrell5897 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this shi+ is way to technical for me to understand but hey i am from Britain and i still do not get it

  • @perrybelcourt5441
    @perrybelcourt5441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where is senator Bernie Sanders and Republican governor Scott our Canadian family and friends and relatives across Canada really like Vermont and the politicians in Vermont because they are not bought by big money donors and try to look after the people who put them in office