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Andy’s Own Pure Maple Syrup

Andy’s Own Pure Maple Syrup is a fourth-generation, family-run maple syrup operation nestled in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Located at 2440 Musser Road in Indiana, the Kinter family has been producing high-quality maple syrup since 1962. With around 700 tapped trees on their pr... Read more

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Scott Weikert

Scott Weikert is a leading forestry educator with Penn State Extension, serving Forest County, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas with a strong focus on woodland management, maple syrup production, and natural resource education. Based out of the Extension office in Tionesta, Sc... Read more

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Witman’s Pure Maple Syrup

Wittman’s Pure Maple Syrup, LLC is a family-owned and operated maple syrup business located in Saint Marys, Elk County, Pennsylvania. Established in 2014, this small but dedicated company has carved out a respected place in the region’s maple industry by focusing on quality, trad... Read more

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Rustic Ridge Farm

Rustic Ridge Farm, located in West Decatur, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, is a 450-acre property that blends agriculture, wellness, and community outreach into a unique and impactful destination. Nestled along Morgan Run Road, the farm features a diverse natural landscape that... Read more

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Tom Spolski

Tom Spolski, a dedicated maple producer from Cameron County, Pennsylvania, has been perfecting his craft for over 14 seasons as the one-man force behind Spolski Maple. Tapping approximately 460 soft maple trees across three locations—including Hunts Run—Tom uses a network of tubi... Read more

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McCormick Farms

At McCormick Farms in Portage, Pennsylvania, maple syrup production is a cherished tradition that taps into both the land and the family’s heritage. Each winter, as temperatures dip and sap begins to flow, the McCormicks head into their sugarbush to begin the time-honored process... Read more

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Mitstifer Sugar Camp

Owned by Lynn & Carol Mitstifer Located at 60 Urban Road, Liberty, PA 16930 Phone: (570) 324-3745 Email: timbajas@epix.net Read more

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Spring Valley Maple

Scott Kolesar of Spring Valley Maple produces his own syrup from a grove of sugar maples on his property in his “sugar shack.” Scott took 1st place in the Grade A - Amber Syrup in glass, 2nd place in Grade A - Dark Syrup in glass and 2nd place Grade A - Very Dark Syrup in glass a... Read more

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Butler Hill Maple

In the scenic countryside of Knoxville, Pennsylvania, Butler Hill Maple Farm, LLC is a veteran-owned, family-run maple operation that blends deep-rooted tradition with bold innovation. Founded by U.S. Army veteran Corrie Bacon, the farm is the product of both a lifelong passion a... Read more

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Paul Family Farms

Nestled along the winding lanes of Paul Hollow near Galeton, Pennsylvania, Paul Family Farms is a living testament to over 150 years of generational stewardship. Since homesteading the land in 1865, the Pauli family has evolved from raising sheep and dairy cattle to crafting exqu... Read more

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Huck Family Maple

Huck Family Maple is a small but mighty maple syrup operation where family, tradition, and creativity come together to craft something truly special. Owned and operated by Rich and Dawn Huck, the business began in February 2018 as a passion project that quickly grew into a thrivi... Read more

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Sweet Retreat Farm

Sweet Retreat Farm is a family-run maple syrup operation where rustic tradition meets thoughtful innovation. Owned and lovingly operated by John and Connie Kallerson, the farm is located at 333 Dutch Hill Road and is truly a hidden gem in the heart of Potter County. What began as... Read more

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Phelps Family Maple

Just outside Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, Phelps Family Maple has blossomed into a multigenerational celebration of maple-making—where time-honored methods blend seamlessly with modern efficiency. Owned and operated by Gary, Ben, and Steve Phelps, the farm produces rich, wood-fired P... Read more

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Sweet Side Maple

Sweet Side Maple LLC, in Morris, Pennsylvania, is a family-owned gem where generations of tradition blend seamlessly with warm hospitality and handcrafted quality. Owned and operated by Wayne Staron, the maple operation continues a family legacy that dates back over 100 years, ta... Read more

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Jim and Dora Tice

After Jim Tice returned from serving his country in Vietnam in 1967, he bought a jug of locally-produced maple syrup to take home to his wife, Dora. It wasn’t the flavor he remembered from his youth when his family had made syrup on a small scale for their own personal use. In f... Read more

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