It may seem early to start talking about maple season, but colder weather is upon us and it's never too early to start preparing. On this week's show, CFA's Education Forester Zahra Bellucci & Board President Mike Porter will discuss Backyard Maple Syrup Production - another service included in CFA's new Forest Farming Program. We'll cover all the basics from identifying maple trees, best practices for tapping, getting your firewood ready for the sugarin' season, ways to set up an at-home evaporator, and more.

Zahra Bellucci is CFA's Education Forester & administers & implements their FOREST FARMING PROGRAM which includes (1) Backyard Maple Syrup Production; (2) Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation; & (3) Wild-Simulated Ginseng Cultivation. 

Mike Porter is the President of the Catskill Forest Association. He is a lifelong resident of the Catskill Mountains and has extensive experience running his own "backyard" maple syrup operation, with lots of wisdom to offer.