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and sold throughout the states and Canada which “...smaller producers need to
allowed consumers to know exactly what grade of market their product by telling the story of
syrup they were purchasing. It was very important
to him that every producer had a chance to ease into how they make maple syrup in the time
this new grading system without a major impact on honored tradition.”
their pocketbooks therefore ample time to transition
from the older, traditional labels was given. In 2014,
Vermont became the first state to adapt the new Lynn Reynolds International Maple Syrup Industry
grading system. Award for Leadership, and induction into the North
Although maple represented a small portion of American Maple Hall of Farm in 2016.
his duties at the Agency of Agriculture, it was his Henry will always be an advocate for the maple
favorite part of the job. Henry retired as the Chief of syrup industry. In the next five years, he predicts
Consumer Protection, a position he held since 1999. “Some smaller producers will leave the industry and
His responsibilities included overseeing weights the larger producers will take over unused sugar
and measures for all products sold in Vermont from bushes. However, the growth will eventually stabilize
gasoline to agricultural commodities. Many people and smaller producers need to market their product by
remember Henry as the Assistant Manager at the telling the story of how they make maple syrup in the
Vermont Farm Show when it was held in Barre. He will time honored tradition.”
never forget putting down and picking up the ice arena Vermont agriculture and the maple industry have
floor, or the heating challenges. benefited tremendously from the experience and
Henry has received numerous awards, too many to dedication of Henry Mackres and George Cook. They
mention in this program, but here are a few: are truly icons.
Agency of Agriculture Employee of the Year, VMIC
Maple Person of the Year, Sumner Hill Williams Barbara Sweet, Publisher
Award, Vermont Farm Show Award of Appreciation, Vermont Farm Show Guide VTFS

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