Maple Syrup: Economic Engine of Vermont

The University of Vermont Center for Rural Studies recently released a report commissioned by the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association (VMSMA) on the economic impact of the maple syrup industry in Vermont.  Unsurprisingly, maple contributes a great deal—between $317 and $330 million in direct income.  But this undoubtedly underestimates maple…

Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association Asks FDA to Crack Down on False Labeling

On Tuesday, February 16, the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association (VMSMA), in conjunction with maple syrup producers in Vermont, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Indiana, as well as the International Maple Syrup Institute and the North American Maple Syrup Council, sent a letter to the US Food…

Holiday Shipping Schedule

With the holidays approaching, we wanted to let customers know our schedule.  With Christmas falling on a Sunday this year, be sure to leave enough time for your gifts to get from Alstead, NH, to your destination. Below is a map indicating the last possible days to order in time…

The Crunchy “Summer of Granola” or … How to “Unleash Your Inner Hippie”

Jody Nagel’s business story begins in 1969, in the “summer of granola.” Her mother Samantha (formerly known as Florence before a 1960s-inspired name change) whipped up her first batch of granola. Over time, the batches evolved with new ingredients and new techniques, raising the bar of deliciousness each and every…