Maple syrup production is not traditionally associated with western states. Most maple syrup in the United States comes from New England, with Vermont being the op-producing ta e. Through research and community engagement, Utah State University Extension is showing people how to tap and process sap from trees such as Boxelder and Bigtooth Maple, which are well-suited to the climate of the Mountain West region. Maple syrup production involves collecting sap and boiling it to create the sweet, familiar amber syrup. Though labor-intensive, this process is being modernized through the use of advanced equipment such as vacuum pumps, reverse osmosis...

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