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Alice in Dairyland tap into state's maple syrup industry this spring

FFA students lend a hand in maple syrup production.

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Tapping into Wisconsin's maple syrup industry

Wisconsin maple syrup producers tapped 750,000 trees in 2018 to produce 225,000 gallons of syrup.
Wisconsin maple syrup producers tapped 750,000 trees in 2018 to produce 225,000 gallons of syrup. Courtesy of Kaitlyn Riley

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Wisconsin maple syrup producers tapped 750,000 trees in 2018 to produce 225,000 gallons of syrup. Courtesy of Kaitlyn Riley
Maple producers boil sap to reduce water content and leave behind natural sugars.
Maple producers boil sap to reduce water content and leave behind natural sugars. Courtesy of Kaitlyn Riley

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Maple producers boil sap to reduce water content and leave behind natural sugars. Courtesy of Kaitlyn Riley
Agriculture Educator Jamie Rupp demonstrates a filter press for students in Albany.
Agriculture Educator Jamie Rupp demonstrates a filter press for students in Albany. Courtesy of Kaitlyn Riley

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Agriculture Educator Jamie Rupp demonstrates a filter press for students in Albany. Courtesy of Kaitlyn Riley
Albany Agriculture Educator Jamie Rupp teaches students the art of making real Wisconsin maple syrup.
Albany Agriculture Educator Jamie Rupp teaches students the art of making real Wisconsin maple syrup. Courtesy of Kaitlyn Riley

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Albany Agriculture Educator Jamie Rupp teaches students the art of making real Wisconsin maple syrup. Courtesy of Kaitlyn Riley
On average, it takes 40 gallons of sap to make just one gallon of syrup.
On average, it takes 40 gallons of sap to make just one gallon of syrup. Courtesy of Jamie Rupp

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On average, it takes 40 gallons of sap to make just one gallon of syrup. Courtesy of Jamie Rupp
Albany FFA produces and sells maple syrup as a chapter.
Albany FFA produces and sells maple syrup as a chapter. Courtesy of Kaitlyn Riley

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Albany FFA produces and sells maple syrup as a chapter. Courtesy of Kaitlyn Riley
Grade-A pure maple syrup is divided into three classes: light amber, medium amber and dark amber. Like all aspects of syrup, the color is natural. The darker the syrup, the stronger its flavor.
Grade-A pure maple syrup is divided into three classes: light amber, medium amber and dark amber. Like all aspects of syrup, the color is natural. The darker the syrup, the stronger its flavor. Courtesy of Kaitlyn Riley

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Grade-A pure maple syrup is divided into three classes: light amber, medium amber and dark amber. Like all aspects of syrup, the color is natural. The darker the syrup, the stronger its flavor. Courtesy of Kaitlyn Riley
71st Alice in Dairyland Kaitlyn Riley learns about syrup production with Albany middle school students.
71st Alice in Dairyland Kaitlyn Riley learns about syrup production with Albany middle school students. Courtesy of Jamie Rupp

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71st Alice in Dairyland Kaitlyn Riley learns about syrup production with Albany middle school students. Courtesy of Jamie Rupp
71st Alice in Dairyland Kaitlyn Riley learns about syrup production with Albany elementary students.
71st Alice in Dairyland Kaitlyn Riley learns about syrup production with Albany elementary students. Courtesy of Jamie Rupp

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71st Alice in Dairyland Kaitlyn Riley learns about syrup production with Albany elementary students. Courtesy of Jamie Rupp

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    Wisconsin maple syrup producers tapped 750,000 trees in 2018 to produce 225,000 gallons of syrup.