Sweet Talk: All Things Maple

This month, Adam interviews Mark Cannella, Extension Professor and Farm Business Management Specialist with University of Vermont Extension. Mark works on maple economics projects throughout the Northeastern United States and leads a national maple business education initiative. In this episode, Adam and Mark discuss national consumer preference data and how a business can interpret that data to apply it to their marketing strategy.Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne.Music - Long and Low Cloud, Funk and Flash, both by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

This month, Adam interviews Dr. Ali Kosiba and Jason Lilley, co-developers of a new Sugarbush Management course hosted by University of Maine.Ali is a forest ecophysiologist and Extension Assistant Professor of Forestry at the University of Vermont. Jason is an Assistant Extension Professor of Sustainable Agriculture and a Maple Industry Educator at the University of Maine.The course is online and asynchronous. To learn more and register, visit: https://extension.umaine.edu/micro-credentials/resilient-sugarbush-management/Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne.Music - Long and Low Cloud, Funk and Flash, both by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

This month, Adam interviews Connor Youngerman, Agroforestry and Mushroom Specialist with the Cornell University Small Farms Program. Connor helps farmers diversify their operations through adoption of agroforestry practices, specifically forest farming of medicinal herbal plants, nursery stock, and mushrooms.Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne.Music - Long and Low Cloud, Funk and Flash, both by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

This month, Adam interviews Scott Zehr, a 4th generation maple producer at Maplewood Sweets in Watertown, NY. Together, they discuss developing a business mission, a personal motto, and brand ethos, as well as how and why to communicate those ideas to the customer.Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne.Music - Long and Low Cloud by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

This month, Adam interviews Mark Isselhardt, University of Vermont Extension Maple Specialist. Mark's extensive experience with judging maple syrup contests at county fairs, and even international contests, makes him a great resource for those looking to win a blue ribbon this year.Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne.Music - Long and Low Cloud, Funk and Flash, both by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)