MMSA VIDEO LIBRARY INSTRUCTIONS

The MMSA Video Library has been established for the benefit of our members. Selections will be designed to meet two purposes; increasing public awareness of Maple and aiding members in presentations, and providing information to new (and not so new) producers.

The library will be maintained by the Secretary. Fees charged by the library will only be used to offset the mailing costs of the videos. The most economical way to send the videos is by the US Postal Service. The postal fee is $3.50 with an additional cost of the mailer. A return mailer will be provided with the video, however postage will be the borrower’s responsibility. Videos can be requested by mail, phone or in person. Video reservations will be recorded on a calendar and honored on a “first come, first serve” basis. The rental fee for each video is $5.00. This fee can be paid at the time of reservation or when the video is returned. Unless otherwise requested, videos will be mailed one week in advance of the use date. Videos need to be returned within two weeks so they can become available to other members.

A current list of videos for rental:

THE MAPLE SUGARING STORY: A video and guide for teaching and learning about the legend, science, and history as it spans from early Indians to today’s industry.
(Pub 1990) (20 mins)

FROST AND FIRE: A 15 minute video about making maple syrup. (IMSI)

SUGAR BUSH MANAGEMENT: A Guide to Improve Sap Production. Through tree management, tree removal techniques, thinning, selection of site and logging. (20 min) Cornell Cooperative Ext.

MAPLE SAP PRODUCTION: From Tree To Collection Tank. This video covers sap collection, site evaluation, lateral and mainlines and tapping techniques. (30 min) Cornell Coop. Ext.

MAPLE SAP PROCESSING: Converting Sap to Syrup for a Quality Product. This video includes sugarhouse, cost and site, sap storage, safety, types of equipment. (26 min) Cornell Coop. Ext.

MAPLE SUGARING: A Springtime Tradition. The history, tradition and production methods of sugarmaking in Michigan (20 min) Prepared by MMSA

MAPLE SYRUP: A Sweet Gift from Nature. This entertaining video looks at the making of maple syrup by the VandeBunte family. (25 min)

To rent a video please contact:
Tim Boonstra · tjboonstra@juno.com
2281 Abbe Road, Fairview, MI 48621
(989) 848-5758