From Future Generations University in West VA… Dr. Joey AloiExpand content upDr. Joey AloiJoey's team at Futures Generations works broadly at the intersections of agriculture and forestry in Appalachia, with specific expertise in tree syrups like maple, walnut, and sycamore. Read more… Sarah Collins-SimmonsExpand content upSarah Collins-SimmonsAt Future Generations University, Sarah and her team are working to advance maple and walnut syrup production in Appalachia and expand the region’s forest farming. Dr. Tom HammettExpand content upDr. Tom HammettTom has 40 years' with non-timber forest products, researching means to improve landowner and entrepreneur livelihoods through production, processing, and marketing of specialty ag products. From the Farm… Brandon DanielsExpand content upBrandon DanielsBrandon started making syrup in his early teens, maintaining the tradition for 25+ years. He taps trees on eight properties with 2,500 taps. He is also a Maple Syrup Equipment Sales Representative. Lucas & Candace WigginExpand content upLucas & Candace WigginMaple Grove Farm of Afton, TN is a small, family-owned farm producing 100% pure maple syrup and is home to three generations of the Wiggin family, who all lend a hand during the sugar season. From Extension… Shad BakerExpand content upShad BakerShad is a UK Ag Agent in Letcher County where he operates the Letcher County Extension Maple Demonstration Site. He assists with KY Maple Days & KY Maple School. Liz MooneyhamExpand content upLiz MooneyhamLiz serves as a Specialist in Value-Added Ag Marketing at the UT Center for Profitable Agriculture. She helps producers transform their operations into profitable value-added enterprises. Melody RoseExpand content upMelody RoseMelody has a knack for connecting people to achieve success in their ag pursuits. She is happy to host this event and looks forward to Maple School becoming an annual event in East TN! **Special thanks to the Sullivan County Cattlemen’s Association (SCCA) for preparing our delicious pancake breakfast on Saturday, complete with real maple syrup from Maple Grove Farm in Afton, TN!
