Michigan Maple Conference
January 20, 2024
Comfort Inn Conference Center, Mt Pleasant
NOTE: Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event for $65.
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See how membership in the Michigan Maple Syrup Association can benefit your interest in all things maple!
MEMBER BENEFITS
Annual Membership Meeting*
Provides updates on the industry, educational opportunities, access to vendors, supplies, and resources for your maple business
Fall Tour*
Provides an opportunity to see other member operations
Newsletter
Published three times per year
Includes informational updates on MMSA and national maple events
Provides research findings of interest to the industry and educational materials regarding the production and marketing of Michigan maple products
Resources for maple equipment and supplies
Industry Affiliations
International Maple Syrup Institute (IMSI) which promotes and markets the industry and includes both U.S. and Canadian producers and processors
North American Maple Syrup Council (NAMSC) which is comprised of 16 member states and provinces that promote and support maple research
Marketing Collateral for promotion of products and education about maple sugaring*
Brochures:
It’s Spring in Michigan: Welcome to Maple - tri-fold brochure on the history and how-to of sugaring in Michigan
Some Observations and Facts About Michigan Maple Syrup Production - simple card of quick facts and maple jargon (includes a few recipes)
Michigan Maple Syrup: the sweetness of Michigan is our first attempt at a brochure to help members advertise their products in a joint project (it lists 22 members who “bought” advertising space to jointly fund the project)
Michigan Maple Syrup Recipes - 16 page booklet of recipes from the kitchens of Michigan’s leading maple producers (tried and true recipes your customers will love!)
Other Promotional Items:
Maple Syrup For Sale Sign, features the IMSI Pure Maple Syrup Logo
Maple Syrup License Plate, features the IMSI logo
To order: click here for the MMSA Sale Items Form
Inclusion in MMSA website Membership Directory Listing with option for Premium Listing opportunity
In addition to all the benefits noted above - MMSA membership connects you to 200 other sugar-makers sharing both friendship and knowledge of the industry, provides access to educational and research centers, as well as industry regulatory offices.
*Fees for registration and purchase of marketing materials are not included in your membership dues.
A person, family, company or organization who produces, packs or prepares, for profit, any maple product.
A person, family, or organization who produces maple syrup for use by family and friends, sells a small amount or simply has an interest in maple.
Includes basic directory listing (name, address, phone, email) along with:
Interactive map of places to buy maple syrup
Website Link
Social Media link - (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
PRINT AND MAIL IN FORMS: Memberships and/or Directory Listing
Checks payable to MMSA
Mail payment to:
Arnie Hammel
725 E Ward St
Shepherd, MI 48883