Agreement Number
NR195C16XXXXG004
Awardee Name
University of Kentucky Research Foundation
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Maple Sap Volume and Sugar Content
Awardee State/Territory
Kentucky
Involved States/territories
Kentucky
Award Year
2019
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$74,335.00
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: Informing management practice through understanding the effects of species and tree characteristics on Maple sap volume and sugar content. Objective: To establish a sampling network in Kentucky that will facilitate development of a predictive model for quantifying the effect of local climate patterns, site conditions, maple species, tree size, and tree growing space and crown characteristics on maple sap volume production and sugar content.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No