This month we’ve started the process of replacing all 22,000 drop lines. A drop line is the section of tubing next to each tree. Ours are around three feet long which allows us to tap the entire circumference of the tree. Each year bacteria builds up inside the plastic as the sap flows. When a tree freezes at night it actually sucks sap back into the tap hole, bringing any contaminates along with it. This bacteria grows and closes off the taphole prematurely, reducing overall sap yield. Studies have consistently found that replacing spouts every year and drop lines every 2-4 years produces the most sap with the least cost in time/materials. We’re coming up on our seventh season and now installing our third set of drops. This year we decided to go with blaze orange for visibility, pre-assembled with polycarbonate spouts and straight connectors. These pre-made drops will significantly reduce the time we spend installing them.

EDIT : Jobs Filled, Thank you!

Nova Maple Syrup is looking for one or two individuals to join our team! We’re entering our busy seasons and need help making/packing/shipping our delicious products in the sugar shack for the Christmas rush and then working in the woods harvesting sap to make maple syrup in the winter/spring. We have a tight knit group that is passionate about what we do and need additional hands to satisfy our increasing demand.

Requirements – High school diploma, college degree/experience a plus. Work experience in the food/manufacturing industry or farming is beneficial but not necessary. Ability to understand and think of the large picture and solve problems. Many skills will be taught so being a fast learner helps if your background differs. Must be able to lift 40 pounds. Outdoor workers must be able to spend full days in the woods in both cold/warm weather. Must show up on schedule and on time and be willing to work hard. Must be fully vaccinated or have the process started.

Type – Full-time/part-time and seasonal/permanent work available. We typically work standard weekday hours but flexible scheduling is possible. Desired start date of mid October. Located minutes outside of Hartstown, PA, with additional woods in Greenville, Harmonsburg, and Conneautville.

Compensation – Competitive wages, dependent on resume, experience, and full/part-time.

Send resume and questions to sales@novamaple.com by October 12