Got syrup? Gov. Hassan to kick off maple season with March 7 tree tapping

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NH Maple officially begins March 7. Plan to visit a local maple producer during Maple Sugaring Month.

MANCHESTER, NH — The New Hampshire Maple Producers Association will be hosting Maple Sugaring Month from March 12 – April 3, 2016 and the 21th Annual Maple Weekend on March 19 – 20, 2016.

Join the fun at a local sugar house, as sugar makers statewide will open their doors inviting the public to share in the centuries-old craft of maple sugaring. Come and talk to the producers in your local area. Many will be offering free samples of fresh syrup, as well as samples of maple candies and confections, coffee and doughnuts.

Each year NH produces about 90,000 gallons of maple syrup.

Click here for a list of nearby sugar houses.

Some locations have pancake breakfasts, petting farms or horse-drawn rides. Experience the centuries-old craft and taste why pure New Hampshire maple syrup has long been a delicious harbinger of spring. Share in the excitement of the sweetest time of the year.

This year’s maple producing season officially kicks off March 7 when Gov. Maggie Hassan ceremonially taps the first trees at Treat’s Sugarhouse, 3 Hop Kiln Road, in Bow at 3 p.m.

New Hampshire Maple Syrup Producers Association will highlight the importance of agriculture in New Hampshire’s economy, culture and environment.

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Carol Robidoux

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Longtime NH journalist and publisher of ManchesterInkLink.com. Loves R&B, German beer, and the Queen City!