BRANCHPORT, N.Y.—Cornell Maple Program director Aaron Wightman will be giving a free seminar at Hoover Maple Supplies on Friday.

Wightman will begin his talks at 10:00 a.m. and will cover the following:

—gypsy moths and how to manage your sugarbush for resilience against forest pests

—tubing sanitation and maintaining production in 3/16" lines

—tips for top quality, high flavor syrup

—new product development

Meanwhile, Hoover Maple in Branchport, N.Y. near Penn Yan will be offering cash and carry discounts on supplies and equipment throughout the day.  Hoover maple carries Dominion & Grimm supplies, as well as glass, jugs and other season items.

The seminar includes a free lunch.

Directions to Hoover Maple on Apple maps: 

https://maps.apple.com/?address=2555 Pulteney Rd, Branchport, NY 14418, United States&ll=42.580653,-77.244567&q=2555 Pulteney Rd&_ext=EiYpn06J9cNJRUAxTeaDjwhQU8A5HSSvUepKRUBB1Y8CrUBPU8BQBA==

Directiuons to Hoover Maple on Google maps:

https://goo.gl/maps/gprjcFcBS9eftdQh8