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B8 Thursday, March 4, 2021 The DAILY News

Sugar makers adapting to pandemic

MAPLE WEEKENDS: Season continues even if statewide event canceled
By KORI SCIANDRA 345-6791. of tree-tapping and sap-col-
ksciandra@[Link] If you’d prefer to stay home lecting. Learn how methods
For the second consecutive this year, buy local and con- have changed since the 19th
year, sugar makers through- sider ordering maple products Century and try tapping a tree
out New York State are deal- online and having your prod- yourself.
ing with the ongoing effects ucts shipped to you. Enjoy traditional storytell-
of COVID-19 that has seen the Merle Maple Farm offers a ing and a maple-inspired
statewide tradition of “Maple variety of maple products on breakfast each day – breakfast
Weekend” canceled for 2021. their website to choose from. is pre-sale only. The event is
Maple Weekend has been a Visit [Link] or call sponsored by Market New
chance for the public to come (585) 535-7136 for more infor- York through I LOVE NY/New
to sugar-making operations to mation. York State’s Division of Tour-
learn about New York’s maple A&A Maple at 1084 Creek ism. COVID-19 restrictions,
sugarmarking process, cele- Road, Attica, can ship any- including masks and social
brate traditions and to provide thing you’d like. For more in- distancing will apply. Tickets
a chance to taste pure maple formation, call (585) 813-6623. for the festival and separate
syrup in its many forms. Sage Family Maple, LLC, tickets for the breakfast are on
The New York State Maple CHRISTINA KENNEDY 4449 Sage Rd., Warsaw, sells sale at [Link] for more details.
VIA GENESEE COUNTRY VILLAGE & a variety of products from its For more information or to
Association’s board of direc- MUSEUM
tors unanimously voted not to Facebook page, such as rasp- find a sugar maker near you,
An interpreter at Genesee
present the event this year to Country Village & Museum,
berry and cinnamon maple visit [Link].
try and protect the public. Mumford, checks the sap cream, maple hot sauce, ma- com.
“That being said, we do buckets at the museum, which ple BBQ sauce and more. “Maple Weekend” began in
understand that certain lo- will host special maple-themed Don’t miss the Maple Sugar 1995 as a single “Maple Sun-
cal maple producers may events this month. Festival and Pancake Break- day” and has grown to span
have physical facilities that fast at the Genesee Coun- four days on two weekends.
can safely operate with drive- pulled pork, sweet maple try Village & Museum, 1410 The event is organized and
through, online ordering for pizza made with Merle’s spe- Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. The sponsored by the New York
take-out, limited-capacity safe cial maple sauce, chili, and hot event will run from 10 a.m. to State Maple Producers’ As-
accommodation of socially- dogs. 3 p.m. March 19 to 21 and 26 sociation and funded by both
distanced customers, etc.,” “We’re still going to try to be to 28. Patrons can explore the its members and the state De-
Executive Director Helen doing everything we normally Maple History Trail and expe- partment of Agriculture and
Thomas wrote on the Maple would, just doing it differently rience maple demonstrations Markets.
Weekend website. this year and following the
While disappointing, there guidelines,” she said. 1058 Gulf Rd., Attica
are still sugar makers who will BETH KINGSTON VIA GENESEE COUNTRY VILLAGE & MUSEUM Check Merle Maple Farm’s (585) 409-3975
be hosting events throughout Children try their hand at tapping a tree using a large strump Facebook page for a full list
maple season. during a past “Maple Sugar Festival” at Genesee Country Village of activities prior to the event Sugar Bush Tours
Merle Maple Farm, 1884 Rt- & Museum, Mumford. day. Syrup
98, Attica, started its season and 28. hosting tours that explain Junior’s Maple Products, Maple Products
with $20,000 taps this year. 9280 Alexander Rd., Batavia,
“We’re still doing stuff for the process of making maple
Recently completing their
two maple weekends, but syrup. We’ll be offering wagon
will sell products from their Maple Weekends 2021
second boil of the year, Merle breezeway this season. They
Maple Farm was able to make there will be less activity than rides with family groups main- accept cash or check. Prod-
March 20 & 21 and 27 & 28
160 gallons of syrup with more normal and there will be CO- taining social distance.” ucts include pint, quart, half- Mask Required, Social Distancing
to come. VID restrictions in place,” There will be food conces- gallon, or gallon sizes. For Food Available for Take Out Only
Merle Maple Farm will host said co-owner Dottie Merle. sions available at Merle Maple more information or to sched-
public events March 20, 21, 27 “We’re definitely going to be Farm including maple BBQ, ule a private tour, call (585)

2089 Maxon Road, Varysburg, NY 14167

List of local sugar makers Ron & Kim 585-535-7971

Zeb & Jen 585-730-3488
Maple Syrup: Golden, Amber, Dark, Very Dark
There are roughly four dozen Arcade, (703) 887-4727. - Humphrey Nature Center, 1 786-5684. Maple Cream, Maple Sugar Shapes,
sugar makers in the four-county n Boxler Maple Farm at Hid- Letchworth State Park, Castile, n Siler’s Sugar Shanty, 2401 Granulated Maple Sugar and Gift Baskets
GLOW region, according to the den Valley Animal Adventure, (585) 493-3680. Pee Dee Rd., North Java, (716)
New York State Maple Producers 2887 Royce Rd,, Varysburg, (585) n Maple Crest Farms, 2792 474-3986. We Specialize in glass containers.
Association. 535-4100. West Hill Rd., Bliss, (585) 322- n Sudzy’s Purely Maple, 1076 OPEN ALL YEAR
While “Maple Weekend” has n Fred Stalhood Maple, 3382 7681. Maxon Rd., Attica, (585) 591- CALL for hours or to place an order.
been officially canceled for 2021, Royce Rd., Varysburg, (585) 535- n Maple Moon Farms, LLC, 1192.
some locations may still offer 7337. 1058 Attica Gulf Rd., Attica, (585) n Sunny Hill Farm, 6631
drive-thru or take-out sales and n George’s Maple Products, 409-3975. Route 98, Arcade, (585) 492-
other activities. Check with indi- 1766 Route 77, Strykersville, n Maxon Estate Farms, 1408 1757.
vidual producers to find out their (585) 591-8132. Maxon Rd., Attica, (585) 815- n Sweet Time Maple, 5680
status. n Gerald Meyer & Sons, 4179 1528 or (585) 591-0798. Webster Rd., Wyoming, (585)
Route 98, North Java, (585) 535- n MB Maple, LLC, 2065 Clin- 495-6803.
GENESEE COUNTY 7540. ton St. (Route 354), Attica, (585) n Valley Maple Products, 119
n ll Tapped Out, 536 Perry n Hakes Family Maple, 2680 813-7193. West Ave., Attica, (585) 591-0798
Rd., Pavilion, (585) 943-9477. Merkle Rd., Attica, (585) 591- n Merle Maple, LLC, 1884 or (585) 297-4696.
n Junior’s Maple, 9280 Al- 2623 or (585) 815-3363. Route 98, Attica, (585) 535-7136. n Welch’s Maple Farm, 1420
exander Rd., Batavia, (585) 345- n Kathy’s Sugar Shack, 2865 n Meyer Harvest Patch, 611 Saltvale Rd., Wyoming, (585)
6791 or (585) 813-6446. Dunham Rd., Varysburg, (585) Route 20A, Strykersville, (585) 495-6269.
n Nicoll Family Maple, 7319 535-7654. 652-4721. n Whispering Brook Farms,
Randall Rd., Le Roy, (585) 768- n Kehl’s Maple, 1141 Route n Mohler Maple Products, 5066 Wolcott Rd., Gainesville,
6314. 20A, Strykersville, (585) 535-7868 1627 Route 19, Wyoming, (585) (585) 322-9028.
n Randall’s Maple Products, n Wolcott Maple Syrup Prod-
or (585) 356-1290. 495-6941.
10307 Smithley Rd, Alexander, n Kibler Maple Products, n Narrow Path Farm and ucts & Equipment, 1247 Dale
(585) 547-3596. Rd., Dale, (585) 786-3893.
1802 Perry Rd., North Java, (585) Market, 5886 Route 19A, Castile,
n Zimpfer’s Maple Products,
n Seweryniak, 2389 Walker 535-7854 or (585) 322-6263. (585) 493-2398.
3028 Merle Rd., Attica, (585) 591-
Rd., Alexander, (585) 547-3826. n King Maple, 6550 Java Lake n Over the Hill Maple, 2089
1190.
n Sweet Dream Maple Farm, Rd., Arcade, (585) 492-1940. Maxon Rd., Varysburg, (585)
1116 Reynolds Rd., Corfu, (585) n Kirsch’s Maple, 317S Route 535-7971.
356-2669 77, Varysburg, (58S) 535-7006. n Perl’s Maple Products,
n Latewood Farm, 814 Clin- 1545 Centerline Rd., Varysburg,
LIVINGSTON COUNTY ton St., Cowlesville, (585) 591- (585) 409-9930.
n Moondance Gardens, 3236 0784. n Sage Family Maple, LLC,
Telephone Rd., Caledonia,(585) n Letchworth State Park 4449 Sage Rd., Warsaw, (585)
226-2952.
n Two Creeks Farm, 8516
Kyser-Byersville Rd., Dansville, World’s Healthiest Sweetner!
(585) 750-8265.
Have you had your Maple Today
ORLEANS COUNTY
n Schumacher Farm, 10217
Mill Rd., Medina, (585) 735-3009.

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WYOMING COUNTY:
77 Maple, 1400 Alleghany
MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCTS
Maple Cream, Maple Syrup
Rd., Attica, (585) 591-0774. Sugar, Granulated Sugar
n A and A Maple, 1084 Creek
Perfect New York State Souveniers
Rd., Attica, (585) 813-6623.
n Arcade Center Farm Pan- GIFT BASKETS MADE TO ORDER
cake House, 7298 Route 98, Ar-
cade, (585) 492-3821. Doug & Charlotte Wolcott Phone: 585.786.3893
n Attica Golf Club, 95 Bun- 1247 Dale Rd., Fax: 585.786.0076
nell St., Attica, (585) 591-0133. Dale, NY 14039 wolcottmaple@[Link]
n Bray Farms, 1597 Bray Rd., Most Major Credit Cards Accepted [Link]