The Board of Directors working with Executive Secretary Bob Johnson have put together an exciting and robust program for the 2023 annual meeting. The annual meeting is a great time to share experiences and gain knowledge for those who are experienced syrup producers as well as those that are considering starting or just beginning. Download, complete, and return the registration form provided below before January 31, 2023.
The annual meeting location:
The Ramsey Hotel and Convention Center.
3230 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868
Phone: 865-428-2700, Website: www.myramseyhotel.com
Make room reservations by 1/23/2023 to get the meeting rate.
Syrup Contest
Thursday afternoon (February 23) is the Syrup Judging contest. Syrup has to be delivered to Austin Kramer at the Ramsey Hotel and Convention Center by noon on Thursday, February 23rd or mailed to: Austin Kramer, 6495 E. 132 St. South, Lynnville, IA 50153.
Culinary Goods Contest
Be sure and get your culinary items ready for the annual meeting and bring them for judging and sampling.
There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about sweet sorghum production and processing. We hope you enjoy our site and please contact any of the National Executive Officers listed below or any of the Board Members with any questions about sweet sorghum.
(l-r) Phillip Walker, NSSPPA President, Jenner McGowan second place, Richard Warfford third place, Joey Blacklock first place, Austin Kramer, At-Large Board Member - Syrup Contest Coordinator.
Click on the name of one of the producers to watch a brief video about each operation.
Sorghum Syrup at Fairview Farm
The Old Glade Antique Tractor Association, located at Fairview Farm in Abingdon Virginia, makes and sells sorghum syrup each year as a fundraiser. This is how it was done in 2020.
Ronald Jenkins of Bruce, MS uses innovative machines to harvest, strip, cut and transport sorghum cane and produce his much in demand product at his home operation.
The Hatley's Sorghum Syrup - YouTube
The Hatley family has been cooking Sorghum syrup at the family farm in Beirne, Arkansas for over 100 years.
Raising Cane and Making Sorghum Syrup
Raising sweet sorghum and making sorghum syrup with the "Next Sorghum Gang".
Rolling Meadows Sorghum Harvest
Award winning sweet sorghum syrup made in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
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