Membership in MMSPA is open to all persons interested in maple syrup or firms engaged in any phase of producing, processing and/or marketing of maple syrup.

Membership meetings are held twice annually in the spring and fall at locations rotating around the state. Information is shared, industry issues are discussed, producer questions are answered and equipment is demonstrated. A highlight of the annual meeting, held the third Saturday of May each year, is the maple syrup “contest”.

Members are encouraged to enter samples of their syrup to be evaluated and judged on the basis of color, clarity, density (correct concentration) and flavor. Following the business meetings, nearby sugar bush and production facilities of members are toured. Friendships are made, sugar house and equipment set ups are observed and ideas are exchanged. Members of the MMSPA are eager to share ideas with fellow producers, especially new producers wanting to learn what “sugaring” is all about.

Members receive (and can contribute to)the official newsletter of the MMSPA, "Minnesota Maple News", each quarter. Members of the MMSPA also receive the Maple Digest, the official publication of the North American Maple Syrup Council. The official web site of the MMSPA is www.mnmaple.org . In addition, information and communications are shared at each membership meeting and with special mailings to members as needed.