In this episode of The AgCulture Podcast, Kevin Milligan—co-founder of Milligan's Maple Syrup—talks about what it really takes to produce maple syrup in the U.S. He shares how he grew from 400 to 20,000 taps, the challenges that come with sugaring, and how tech is changing the game in the woods. From smart partnerships to vertical integration and new ways of doing things, Kevin breaks down how the industry is evolving. Catch the episode now on all major platforms!

Meet the guest: Kevin Milligan is the co-founder and President of Milligan’s Maple Syrup and a first-generation sugar maker who recently completed his 10th production season. After leaving a career in accounting, Kevin launched his maple syrup business at his family’s farm in Ohio. Today, Milligan’s operates across three farms with 20,000 taps and distributes in 19 states.

Connect with our guest: 

LinkedIn: Milligan's Maple Syrup

Facebook: @milligansmaple

Instagram: @milligansmaple

Youtube: @Milligansmaple

Tiktok: @milligansmaple

What you will learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(05:08) Maple production basics

(10:07) Scaling maple operations

(14:23) Vertical integration

(16:06) Retail vs. wholesale

(26:00) Market expansion

(27:26) Closing thoughts