Agreement Number
NR195C16XXXXG005
Awardee Name
UK RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Economic Analysis of Maple Syrup
Awardee State/Territory
Kentucky
Involved States/territories
Kentucky
Award Year
2019
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$75,000.00
Production/Use
Agroforestry
Resource Concern (Broad)
Energy
Resource Concern (Specific)
Energy efficiency of equipment and facilities
Conservation Practice(s)
Energy Efficient Agricultural Operation
Project Background
Purpose: Economic Analysis of Maple Syrup Potential in Kentucky Objectives: 1. Assess statewide maple syrup production in Kentucky 2. Conduct on farm cost benefit analysis of maple syrup production of representative Kentucky producers 3. Assess energy conservation-dehydration measures of sap from sugar producing trees to establish cost-effective ways to save energy to maximize returns for producers.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No