MSPAC Annual Meeting
MSPAC Fall Membership meeting:
Date: October 17, 2020
Time: 10 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Lockwood Farm, 890 Evergreen Ave. Hamden, CT. We will meet under a large pavilion.
Parking: Pull in by the large silo and park near the pavilion.
Come join us for our 2020 annual membership meeting and kick off your 2021 maple season and catch up with old friends and make some new ones.
Schedule:
10am -11am - Business Meeting
11am - 2pm - Equipment Swap Meet
11am - 12pm - Socialize and talk with vendors. Learn Maple Syrup 101 information
12pm - BBQ lunch - ($5 donation)
1pm - 2:30pm - Guest Speaker -Bryan Hulburt, CT Department of Ag Commissioner to speak on proposed regulations.
This year’s fall membership meeting will take place outdoors under a large pavilion at Lockwood Farm in
Hamden. Lockwood Farm is one of 3 research sites owned and operated by the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station. A business meeting will start the day at 10 am, followed by a maple equipment swap
meet from 11 to 2, barbeque at 12, and a guest speaker at 1pm. Vendors will also be present. Members
are invited to bring equipment to advertise, sell or trade. There will be a large bulletin board if you want to
post pictures of large equipment. Per state of Connecticut guidelines, all members are required to wear
masks and practice social distancing, we are currently working on virtual options for those that will not be
able to attend in person. More details will be coming following the special membership meeting with final
dates. Don't forget to bring your syrup sample for the syrup contest. Winners will be awarded at the Pre-Season meeting.
If you are looking to get into maple syruping, stop by and learn how to get started. Equipment will be on site to view and see how it works. Learn the ins and outs of syruping.
Maple Syrup Judging Contest: sample submitted by 9:15 am:
Do you want to see how your syrup measures up against other producers? Check out the rules below and bring some syrup to be judged. Winners will be announced at the end.
• All entries must be produced in the past year by the person entering the contest and become the property of the Maple Syrup Producers Association of Connecticut.
• Maple Syrup entries must be submitted in a pint or 500 ml sealed plastic or glass syrup container and will be placed by staff in coded glass containers without names for judging and displayed during the meeting.
• All Entries must be identified appropriately with sugarbush name, producer name, address and syrup grade, by means of a sticker, tag or printing direct on the container.
• Only one entry per person per category will be accepted. Grade A categories are: Golden w/ Delicate Taste, Amber w/ Rich Taste, and Dark w/ Robust Taste.
• No points given for decorative containers, ribbons, etc.
• Syrup & Entry/Judging Form (available at the registration table) must be entered by 9:15 am at the Annual Meeting
Date: October 17, 2020
Time: 10 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Lockwood Farm, 890 Evergreen Ave. Hamden, CT. We will meet under a large pavilion.
Parking: Pull in by the large silo and park near the pavilion.
Come join us for our 2020 annual membership meeting and kick off your 2021 maple season and catch up with old friends and make some new ones.
Schedule:
10am -11am - Business Meeting
11am - 2pm - Equipment Swap Meet
11am - 12pm - Socialize and talk with vendors. Learn Maple Syrup 101 information
12pm - BBQ lunch - ($5 donation)
1pm - 2:30pm - Guest Speaker -Bryan Hulburt, CT Department of Ag Commissioner to speak on proposed regulations.
This year’s fall membership meeting will take place outdoors under a large pavilion at Lockwood Farm in
Hamden. Lockwood Farm is one of 3 research sites owned and operated by the Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station. A business meeting will start the day at 10 am, followed by a maple equipment swap
meet from 11 to 2, barbeque at 12, and a guest speaker at 1pm. Vendors will also be present. Members
are invited to bring equipment to advertise, sell or trade. There will be a large bulletin board if you want to
post pictures of large equipment. Per state of Connecticut guidelines, all members are required to wear
masks and practice social distancing, we are currently working on virtual options for those that will not be
able to attend in person. More details will be coming following the special membership meeting with final
dates. Don't forget to bring your syrup sample for the syrup contest. Winners will be awarded at the Pre-Season meeting.
If you are looking to get into maple syruping, stop by and learn how to get started. Equipment will be on site to view and see how it works. Learn the ins and outs of syruping.
Maple Syrup Judging Contest: sample submitted by 9:15 am:
Do you want to see how your syrup measures up against other producers? Check out the rules below and bring some syrup to be judged. Winners will be announced at the end.
• All entries must be produced in the past year by the person entering the contest and become the property of the Maple Syrup Producers Association of Connecticut.
• Maple Syrup entries must be submitted in a pint or 500 ml sealed plastic or glass syrup container and will be placed by staff in coded glass containers without names for judging and displayed during the meeting.
• All Entries must be identified appropriately with sugarbush name, producer name, address and syrup grade, by means of a sticker, tag or printing direct on the container.
• Only one entry per person per category will be accepted. Grade A categories are: Golden w/ Delicate Taste, Amber w/ Rich Taste, and Dark w/ Robust Taste.
• No points given for decorative containers, ribbons, etc.
• Syrup & Entry/Judging Form (available at the registration table) must be entered by 9:15 am at the Annual Meeting
