Mike Smith
Michael Smith is hobbyist syrup producer, producing syrup for the past ten years and a member of the Indiana Maple Syrup Association since 2016. An engineer by trade, a father of three, and a life-long resident of Brown County IN, he became interested in producing syrup as a curiosity and an opportunity to spend more time outdoors during the winter months.
Producing anywhere between 3 to 10 gallons per year, he continues to produce as a hobby supplying family and friends with syrup. In 2019 he experimented with Black Walnut syrup and produced 3 gallons. Actively involved with the Indiana Maple Syrup association, he enjoys learning from more experienced producers and implementing process improvements yearly in his production of syrup.
Breakout Session:
Making Maple Syrup for Your Family
- History of Maple Syrup
- Tapping trees and sap collection methods and equipment
- Reverse osmosis opportunities
- Boiling /evaporating process and equipment
- Filtering options and equipment
- Bottle/Canning method issues and tips
Look for these pages on Facebook:
- Indiana Maple Syrup Association
- Indiana Maple Weekend
Links of interest for Maple Syrup Production: