ACER1000 - Introduction to Maple Syrup Production
Secteur halieutique et ressources naturelles

DESCRIPTION

This course will enable students to learn the history, evolution, and markets of the maple syrup industry. Additionally, students will gain insight into the geographical distribution of maple syrup production, global trade, and the state of the industry in New Brunswick.

Durée du programme

45

Aperçu du contenu

  • Origins of Maple Syrup: Discovery of maple sap by Indigenous Peoples, wooden spouts, bark buckets, etc.
  • Contributions of Early Settlers: Augers, spouts, metal buckets, cast iron cauldrons, etc.
  • Industry Evolution: Introduction of sugar shacks (1750), flat-bottom boiling pans (1865), evaporators (1872), metal buckets and spouts (1923), etc.
  • Geographical Distribution of Global Production: Canada, USA, Germany, Japan, UK, France.
  • Provincial Production Distribution: Restigouche, Southwest, Madawaska-Victoria, etc.
  • Global Export Rates (2018): USA (62%), Germany (11%), Japan (5%), Others (22%)
  • Inventory and Reserves: Consistent supply, price stability, etc.
  • Maple Syrup Industry in NB: NBMSA, legislation, etc.
  • Organic Certification: Benefits, principles, organic vs. non-organic, standards, inputs, eligibility, certifiers, inspection visits, discrepancies, and conversion
  • 45 heures
    360.00 CAD
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