The history of Michigan Maple Syrup is nearly as old as the land itself! Native Americans were making maple syrup here centuries ago. Today, Michigan maple syrup is made both traditionally and in modern facilities using the latest refinement technologies. But the taste of pure maple syrup is as irresistibly delicious today as it was for our ancestors.

We invite you to explore our Web site to discover how Michigan's early inhabitants made maple syrup. Learn about the science of maple syrup production and our most recent technological innovations. Find out where you can see maple syrup being made and even how you can make it yourself. Then, try out some of our recipes and cooking suggestions, and treat yourself to the sweetness of Michigan.

Michigan Maple Weekend

Programs and events are being planned by 30 different Maple Syrup makers in the state to demonstrate the
process of making syrup and other products. Three different weekends have been chosen for these open houses to

accomodate weather differences in our state:  March 15-16, below US 10, March 22-23, above US 10 in the

Lower Peninsula and March 29-30 for the Upper Peninsula.

Click here for the brochure which includes participating members, dates and locations.

MMSA Annual Winter Meeting

Doherty Hotel, Clare, January 18, 2014

The 2014 Annual Meeting of MMSA was held on Saturday, January 18, at the Doherty Hotel in Clare. 
Featured speaker was Mike Farrell of Cornell University describing 25 ways to enjoy syrup making. 
Members of MMSA presented several break-out sessions that were well attended throughout the day.
The 255 syrup makers in attendance also visited vendors, enjoyed a buffet dinner, and shared many
syrup making hints and stories. Several sessions were video-taped during the day. Watch this site
for an update on viewing.

Request from Grand Traverse Land Conservancy

Did you miss fall clean-up time at your sugar house? Have some old equipment you would like to get rid of?
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy,a member of the MMSA, is interested. Click here to read more about their project.

Membership Form
Membership in the Michigan Maple Syrup Association is open to any individuals interested in the maple syrup process.
Click here to find a Membership Form.

Sales Items Form
MMSA members may purchase a variety of items from the MMSA (License Plates, Stickers, Member of MMSA Signs, Nutrition Cards,
Maple Fact Cards, Maple DVDs, etc. Click here to find the Sales Items Form

Form to have name and information listed in Directory on MMSA Web page

For information click here
To see the form click here

Tech Tip

Have you refreshed this page lately to make sure that the most updated copy is being viewed?

Maple sap will generally flow during any rise in temperature above freezing. However, a very rapid rise in temperature (from 25°F to 45°F) will enhance the sap flow considerably. To learn more about the production of maple syrup, click here.