[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 15, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E326]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING MAPLE SEASON IN NEW YORK'S 21ST DISTRICT

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 15, 2017

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a time-honored 
tradition in New York's 21st district. Specialty crop products are a 
critical part of the North Country's economy, and maple holds a special 
and delicious place among them. Every year in late winter and early 
spring, the cultivation of maple tree sap gives residents a reason to 
celebrate.
  New York State is home to the largest resource of tappable maple 
trees within the United States. Every year, our farms produce thousands 
of gallons of sap, which will then be made into syrup and other maple 
products. These products are not only a staple in households across the 
region, they also encourage tourism and support our small and local 
businesses.
  The benefits of maple syrup production are a source of celebration 
for communities throughout the North Country. Throughout March, maple 
festivals are held across New York, with families and friends gathering 
to enjoy delicious products and attend tours of locally owned farms.
  In our district, the Toad Hill Maple Farm has been producing high 
quality maple products for over 30 years. Utilizing more than 100 acres 
of land and currently standing as the largest maple producer in Warren 
County, the system used at Toad Hill can turn 1,000 gallons of sap into 
25 gallons of syrup per hour.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand on the House floor today to support 
our North Country maple farmers.

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