Isn’t all maple syrup
Organic?
Myth
vs Reality
No,
not all maple syrup is organic!
There
is a difference between organic maple syrup and non-organic maple syrup.
For years health conscious consumers have seen the word “Pure”
associated with maple syrup and assumed the best. Many conventional
maple farmers can practice organic stewardship but
Organic
certification guarantees the following:
•
No pesticides or chemicals
were used to manage this forest. Like any
crop, a forest can be and is sprayed for insect problems or have
unwanted trees that can be and are killed by chemicals. The same organic
standards for field crops apply to maple forest i.e. buffer zones,
runoff, no fertilizers etc.. Organic certification assures no
pesticides/chemicals were used.
•
No formaldehyde has been used in tree tapping. Recent
articles in the maple press indicate widespread use of this chemical in tree tapping even
though it is illegal. Organic standards do not allow the use of
formaldehyde.
•
A healthy forest. Organic
standards limit the number of taps in maple trees. This practice sustains the health of the
tree. Conventional methods can use as many taps as desired. Organic
certification guarantees a holistic approach to maple production.
Our sugar house and woods are inspected every maple season by an inspector
from the Northeast Organic Farming Association to ensure that we are producing
our maple syrup per strict organic guidelines. This is an advantage to the
property owners that we lease land from, this gives us and them peace of mind
that we are taking care of the land and most importantly the trees. We
take a lot of pride in our maple products. If you are ever dissatisfied
with anything you purchase from us, we'll make it right.
