The WMSPA will be hosting the 2026 Winter Institute and Maple Vendor Trade Show: Tapping the Future with Maple and Beyond on Jan 23-24, 2026 at Hotel Marshfield in Marshfield, WI. The two-
day event is open to all maple producers and maple enthusiasts. Friday January 23, 2026 will start
with a Student Day at the Winter Institute from 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. WMSPA will have educational
presentations on Beginner Maple 101, Lunch and Maple 102 Quality and Tasting. The Beginner
Maple 101 presentation will be presented by Jim Adamski, CDL/Roth Sugar Bush. Maple 102
presentation will include tasting and grading of maple syrup. Students are encouraged to bring in
sample from their sugarbush. There is no cost to attend the event on Friday. A pizza lunch will also
be included for students. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Theresa Baroun at
[email protected] or (920)680-9320 to register.
WMSPA will be also offering a Maple Syrup Quality Control Training on Friday, January 23 from 7:30
a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Training is open to all maple producers. The cost is $100 there are a few spots
open yet. RSVP today. The Cost is $100 and includes lunch, morning donuts and refreshments.
