Ohio maple syrup from Bissell Maple Farm (left) and Richards Maple Products (right) makes great gifts. (Credit: Ken Drenten)

North America is the only place in the world where maple syrup is made, and Ohio is one of just 12 states in the United States that produce maple syrup. National Maple Syrup Day is Dec. 17.

Each year, Ohio is ranked fourth or fifth in the nation in maple production, according to the Ohio Maple Syrup Producers Association. The maple industry contributes $5 million to the state’s economy each year. Approximately 100,000 gallons are produced each year by 900 producers in the Buckeye State.

Did you know that it takes 35-45 gallons of sap to produce 1 gallon of maple syrup? Maple syrup or maple candy makes a great last-minute Christmas gift, by the way!

Here are some places that produce maple syrup in Ohio, and where you can purchase syrup and maple candy.

• Bissell Maple Farm. The craft and tradition of maple syrup farming goes back well over 100 years at Bissell Maple Farm. The original sugar shack at the farm was operating during the Civil War. They produce a variety of syrups. 82 W. Ashtabula St., Jefferson (440) 563-3263.
• Butternut Maple Farm. Butternut Maple Farm syrup and maple products are certified organic by the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA).  12911 Butternut Road, Burton (440) 537-6995.
• Goodell Family Farms. At Goodell, they have been making maple syrup for seven generations, since 1825. 10220 Peck Road, Mantua (330) 322-3725.
• Richards Maple Products. Richards produces a huge variety of maple products, including syrup, candies, nuts, jerky, sauces, coffee, tea and pet treats. 545 Water St., Chardon (440) 286-4160.
• Sugarbush Creek Farm. This farm, established in 1992, is a family-owned farm that uses the latest technologies to produce their award-winning maple syrup and other maple products. Located in Middlefield.

Ken Drenten is creator and manager of Dusty-Tires.com, a travel blog for out-of-the-ordinary places in Ohio.

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