comment_details: AMS-AMS-14-0040-0007

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AMS-AMS-14-0040-0007 The North American Maple Syrup Council (NAMSC) supports the proposed revision to the &ldquo;United States Standards for Grades of Maple Sirup&rdquo; as published. The maple industry has grown and modernized, and producers need clear standards for syrup grading that facilitate the purchase and sales of bulk syrup, and that plainly educate and inform consumers about the products they seek. This proposal provides for standards that will be beneficial to the maple industry.<br/><br/>The proposal also recognizes the growing demand for very dark, strong flavored syrup. Removing the pejorative &ldquo;Grade B&rdquo; label from these products and classifying them as acceptable for retail sales will help meet that demand, and will help producers introduce more customers to this healthy, all-natural product.<br/><br/>The U.S. maple industry generates $75+ million in sales annually and is growing steadily. More than 8,000 farmers in the U.S. make maple syrup, and for many of them it is this crop that keeps their farm businesses viable. Implementation of these standards will help sustain these farms, and allow them to continue to thrive. The voluntary nature of the regulations will ensure that undue burden is not placed on startup and small producers, and state trade associations will work actively with all farmers to facilitate adoption of the new rules.<br/><br/>The development of these regulations has been a long, thorough and inclusive process and, as in any industry, uncertainty caused by delays in regulatory reform is challenging for producers. We urge the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to act on implementation of these regulations quickly.<br/><br/>Thank you for the opportunity to provide input.<br/><br/>Dave Hamilton, President<br/>North American Maple Syrup Council (NAMSC) North American Maple Syrup Council NORTH AMERICAN MAPLE SYRUP COUNCIL David Hamilton Simsbury CT   United States Comment(s)   1jy-8ccg-979m 0 AMS-AMS-14-0040-0002 2014-05-28T16:25:56Z       0 0