An interesting paper on Maple syrup reflects what they are going 
through, which is similar to honey. No national standard, conflicting 
local standards, no real reason for doing one thing or another, and it 
is all about money with nothing to do with the quality or purity of the 
product.

http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/Washington/Ag/Hort/CCEWash_Hort.html

Click on the link about Maple syrup.

It is interesting that some maple syrup producers wonder why all the 
fuss about organic since they produce a product that is "organic' 
without going through all the organic hoops. Sounds familiar. Actually a 
balanced article.

Plus, it is from Cornell, so you can trust it.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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