MAPLE SYRUP 



Production of maple syrup in the spring of 1981 totaled 40,000 gallons, more than twice the poor crop of 

 1980, and the highest total since 1966. This is expecially noteworthy because it directly followed one 

 of the poorest sugaring seasons in several years. The sap that flowed in 1981 was exceptionally sweet 

 and produced especially light syrup. Valued at a season average price of $18.70 per gallon, the syrup 

 produced in 1981 had a total value of $748,000, more than twice the 1980 crop's value. 



MAPLE SYRUP: PRODUCTION, DISPOSITION. PRICE AND VALUE, MASSACHUSETTS, 1971-1981 



YEAR 



PRODUCTION 



SOLD 



SEASON AVERAGE 

 PRICE PER GALLON 



VALUE OF 

 PRODUCTION 



1981 



40 



Dollars 



7.80 



8.70 



9.40 



11.20 



10.70 



12.75 

 13.00 

 14.10 

 15.90 

 18.40 



18.70 



1 ,000 Dollars 



195 

 244 

 188 

 280 

 332 



319 

 351 

 367 

 477 

 331 



748 



Dollars 



24 



