Membership
Membership in Minnesota Maple Syrup Producers' Association is open to all persons interested in maple syrup or firms engaged in any phase of producing, processing and/or marketing of maple syrup. See below for membership benefits and how to apply for (or renew) membership.
Member Benefits
- Membership meetings: Held twice annually, in the spring and fall, at locations rotating around the state. Information is shared, industry issues are discussed, producer questions are answered and equipment is demonstrated. A highlight of the annual meeting, held the third Saturday of May each year, is the maple syrup “contest”. Members are encouraged to enter samples of their syrup to be evaluated and judged on the basis of color, clarity, density (correct concentration) and flavor. Following the business meetings, nearby sugar bush and production facilities of members are toured. Friendships are made, sugar house and equipment set ups are observed and ideas are exchanged. Members of the MMSPA are eager to share ideas with fellow producers, especially new producers wanting to learn what “sugaring” is all about.
- Newsletters: Members receive (and can contribute to) the official newsletter of the MMSPA, "Minnesota Maple News", each quarter. Members of the MMSPA also receive the Maple Digest, the official publication of the North American Maple Syrup Council. This is the official website of the MMSPA (mnmaple.org). In addition, information and communications are shared at each membership meeting and with special mailings to members as needed.
- Directory: Based on the information collected on the MMSPA registration form, we put together a directory that contains contact information for members and their sugarhouses. Link to Member Directory
New / Renew Membership
Register Online:
- New Member: To register online, select a membership plan (Single, Family or Business for Annual or 3 Year option) and then click the "Sign Up / Renew" button. Complete the requested profile information (new user) and submit your membership application for processing. Note: you must have an email address to register online.
- Existing Member: To renew your membership online, select a membership plan (Single, Family or Business for Annual or 3 Year option) and then click the "Sign Up / Renew" button. You will be prompted to log in (alternatively, you could use the Member Login link at the top of the page). Once you have logged in, you can renew (or upgrade) your membership, or you can update your member profile information.
Register by Mail: If you do not want to sign up or renew online, you may print, complete and mail our paper registration form: MMSPA Membership Form
Dues: Registration (new or renewal) is not complete until you submit your annual membership dues, which are due in May of each year. You can pay securely online, using PayPal, or you may write a check and mail your dues to: Laurie Reddie, MMSPA Treasurer | 1904 Eagle Place | Buffalo, MN 55313
MMSPA Membership Plans
Single Voting Member - Annual $25
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2-Vote Family - Annual $30
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Business - Annual $30
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Single Voting Member - 3 Year $75
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2 Vote Family - 3 Year $90
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Business - 3 Year $90
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