Maple Syrup Producers in West Virginia

By Candace Nelson - 10:00 AM

I wanted to pull together a collection of maple syrup producers (like honey). So let's go!

The United States produced 4.16 million gallons of maple syrup during the 2018 harvest. This does not reflect industry potential as it was a weather-related, poor production year. According to the USDA, of the 13 states involved in maple syrup production, West Virginia produced the least amount with 8,000 gallons in 2018. (For reference, Vermont produced 220 gallons of maple syrup for every 1 gallon produced by West Virginia.) While 2018 data shows West Virginia as the smallest producer, industry sources cite the state’s maple tree inventory and a large amount of untapped trees as a huge resource and viable growth commodity. Maple sap and syrup offer strong links to the local and cottage food movement and agritourism. For instance, the recent creation of “Maple Days” supports the maple industry and has the potential to spur more growth. [SOURCE]