There’s nothing wrong with enjoying something sweet. In fact, we think a little sweetness is one of life’s simple pleasures—especially when it comes from something as naturally beautiful as a maple tree. But when you reach for sugar, does it matter what kind you choose? We think it does. At Butternut Maple Farm, we love maple sugar because it offers a simple alternative to highly refined white sugar. It starts with one ingredient—pure maple sap—and ends with a naturally delic

If you're new to Ohio's maple industry, there's one pleasant surprise you will realize early – community. Producers are quick to collaborate, share their expertise and help each other out in the sugarbush, even if they're selling products to the same community of buyers. Pierre is proud to embody this characteristic and has agreed to help two local community nonprofits in their efforts this maple season. At Hopewell Therapeutic Farm, Pierre has trained the staff on how to use

We're back on the Ohio Maple Trail! Join us March 7-8 and 14-15 for breakfast, lunch and your favorite maple treats. On both Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-noon, we will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast featuring our perfected buttermilk pancake mix paired with our renowned maple syrup. From 1-4 pm, come back for our BBQ lunch specials. Maple popcorn and maple tastings will be available for all guests on the tour. While at our sugarhouse, take a tour and shop in

We recently received a customer's photo of the Butternut Maple Farm syrup they took with them to Hofn, Iceland. Who can blame them for wanting some comfort of home?

The milder winters of late can be nice for going outside, but there's a real impact on the season for maple syrup producers. Pierre joined Spectrum News recently to explain. Watch the segment here: https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2024/03/07/warm-winters-affect-maple-syrup-production

The word is out on Butternut Maple Farm! New Day Cleveland joined us to help showcase the 2024 Ohio Maple Madness Tour taking place March 2-3 and 9-10. Nicole Marcellino joined Pierre and Renee for a tour of the sugarhouse, overview of the process to make each product and even a syrup tasting on the balcony of our upstairs Airbnb. We were delighted to represent the hard work all of our local producers do each season. Check out both segments here! Segment one: https://fox8.com

Butternut Maple Farm is in the news! Check out this awesome 2024 Ohio Maple Madness Tour feature on Cleveland.com featuring your favorite local certified organic maple syrup producer: "Pierre Delafranconi, owner of Butternut Maple Farm in Burton, has participated in the Maple Madness Driving Trail since he built a new sugarhouse in 2018. Before that, he was crowned grand champion of the Geauga County Maple Festival in 2008." Pierre goes on to explain what visitors can expect

Butternut Maple Farm was featured among other great Geauga County maple syrup producers in this great family adventure review. We hope you'll add us on your list as well! "Beautiful, educational – Butternut Maple Farm is situated perfectly for maple syrup production! Enjoy a stop at their inviting sugar shack. This location is very close to Punderson Manor Lodge and a great place to stop while staying there. Call or email to place orders." Read more: https://gleasonfamilyadve

Maple producers look forward to hosting fellow fans of our "liquid gold" this season, and we're not alone in our excitement. Jennifer A. Kingson at The New York Times wrote a wonderful feature titled, "It’s Maple Syrup Season: Here’s Where the Sugar Shacks Are," and we are honored to be included in her overview of Ohio Maple Madness March 7 to 8 and March 14 to 15! Specific to Butternut Maple Farm, Jennifer writes, "A tour booklet describes the experiences at each farm. At Bu