MAPLE SYRUP 



Maple syrup production during the spring of 1983 totaled 20,000 gallons, 33 percent below thepreceding year. 

 The season was reported too warm in most areas and was the main cause of the lower production. The 1983 

 sugaring season opened about one week earlier than normal and closed around the usual closing date. The 

 color of the syrup was reported as primarily medium. At $20.90 per gallon, the syrup crop had a value of 

 $418,000, 31 percent less than the previous year. 



MAPLE SYRUP: PRODUCTION AND VALUE, MASSACHUSETTS, 1973 - 1984 



MAPLE SYRUP PRICES: BY TYPE OF SALE AND SIZE OF CONTAINER, MASSACHUSETTS, 1973 - 1984 



YEAR 



RETAIL 



GAL 



1/2 GAL QUART PINT 1/2 PINT 



WHOLESALE 



GAL 



1/2 GAL QUART PINT 1/2 PINT 



ALL SALES 

 EQUIVALENT 

 PER GALLON 



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