Golden ridge honey farm2/23/2024 ![]() The blue plastic tubing carries the sap by gravity from the trees to our collection tanks. We collect sap from nearly 2,000 maple trees for 6 to 8 weeks each year beginning in January. I CAN SEE BLUE TUBING ON SOME OF THE TREES. The swamp just beyond the edge of the parking area is a spectacular example, and is home to many snapping turtles, peeper frogs, birds and dragonflies. Ice chunks were left behind and eventually melted to form these kettles. The “kettles” are the ponds and swamps that were formed by the retreating glaciers 10,000 years ago. You will see some of the steep wooded “ridges” that characterize this area. Two more employees (Justin and Jarred) have joined the staff, and we’re also fortunate to have a large number of wonderful volunteers helping out at various events. His son (Chris) came on board in 2015 as full-time farm manager, after his own stint in advertising and marketing. ![]() The farm’s owner (Joe) first learned to make maple syrup at his home five years earlier, after a 30-year career as an accountant. This beautiful 11-acre property was purchased in 2014 to become our maple and honey farm.
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