Meet the Experts…

Meet the Experts…
Dr. Joey Aloi
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Joey'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…
Nick Atherton
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Nick Atherton is the Lapierre USA representative for Indiana, based in Owingsville, KY, and is the authorized contact for Lapierre maple syrup equipment in that region.
Brandon Daniels
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Brandon 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.

From the Farm…

Lynwood “Oscar” Wagner
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Oscar has been sharing his knowledge and demonstrating traditional syrup-making making techniques at the Tipton-Haynes Historic Site for more than two decades.
Lucas & Candace Wiggin
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Maple 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…

Melody Rose
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Melody 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!