Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King celebrated the Senate’s unanimous passage of a resolution designating March 26, 2023 as “Maine Maple Sunday.” The resolution recognizes the 40th anniversary of the event and the importance of Maine maple syrup production to the state’s economy and culture.
“Maine is proud to be the one of the country’s largest maple syrup producers – and the home to the best tasting syrup in the world! For generations, Maine people have come together each spring to tap trees, boil sap, and make this delicious product,” said Senators Collins and King. “Maine Maple Sunday honors this long tradition, celebrates the excellence of the maple industry, and recognizes the contributions of the small-maple businesses across our state. We’re glad the Senate unanimously understood the importance of this uniquely-Maine day and has given it the national recognition it deserves.”
Maine is home to more than 520 maple syrup producers and 800 full- and part-time syrup jobs that results in an annual syrup output of 575,000 gallons with a value of $21.6 million and is estimated to generate $55.6 million in economy activity. The state is the nation’s third-largest producer of maple syrup, and accounts for 17% of all U.S. produced maple syrup. Every March, sugarhouses across Maine host Maple Sunday events, an annual celebration showcasing maple syrup operations throughout Maine that serves as a catalyst for sales.
Click HERE to read the full resolution.
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