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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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Charles B. Nelson Sons Farms

At Charles B. Nelson Sons Farms in Northern Potter County, traditional methods are used to create the highest-quality Maple Syrup and products by third-generation Maple Producers Charles and Don Nelson, and their wives Laura and Sheila. The Nelson Brothers each own property,... Read more

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Sons of Dunn Family Farm

Nestled in the center of picturesque Potter County is the sprawling 180-acre Sons of Dunn Farm, where delicious pure maple syrup has been created for nearly three-quarters of a century. The Dunn homestead was acquired by Gary and Maribelle Dunn in the mid-1950’s, when Gary was... Read more

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Raker’s Sugar Bush

Raker’s Sugar Bush, in Jackson Township in northern Lycoming County, has been producing maple products for over 175 years. The farm is owned and operated by Clesta Raker and her son, David. The family of Clesta’s late husband, Robert Raker, a well-known local wine maker and ... Read more

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Hamilton’s Maple Products

The family tradition has a strong history at Hamilton’s Maple Farm, where maple sap has been boiled each year since the mid-1800’s. Larry and Phyllis Hamilton are the fourth-generation of Hamilton Maple Producers to thrive on the now 233-acre farm nestled in the rolling hills ... Read more

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Butler Family Maple

When Jody and Jennifer Butler heard about Maple Knoll, a century farm located three miles from Jennifer’s parents’ home, being offered for sale, they jumped at the opportunity. The previous owners helped found the Potter/Tioga Maple Producers Association, and syrup had been pr... Read more

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Heath Run Maple Products

Tucked into the scenic hills of Potter County, just outside the small town of Ulysses, Pennsylvania, Heath Run Maple Products is a hidden gem of the northern hardwood forest—a small, family-run maple syrup operation that’s as rich in tradition as the syrup they bottle. Owned and ... Read more

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Freeman Family Farm

Tucked into the quiet hills of Coudersport, Pennsylvania, Freeman Family Farm is more than just a maple syrup operation—it’s a living tribute to family, service, and tradition. What began in 2001 as a small-scale effort with only 100 taps, a tarp for shelter, and a single evapora... Read more

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