Maple Syrup Proclamation
February Declared Maple Syrup Month
On Feb. 6, 2026 the Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell signed a proclamation for February to be named Kentucky Maple Syrup month. The ceremony was attended by the Duputy Agriculture Commissioner Warren Beeler. Doug Welch and his family at Blues End Farm hosted the event and gave a tour of their farm and provided fresh maple taffy on shaved ice for the event.
Duputy Agriculture Commissioner Warren Beeler presenting the proclamation.
Duputy Agriculture Commissioner Warren Beeler tapping his first maple tree.
Collecting maple sap at Blues End Farm.
Tubing and taps at Blues End Farm.
The official proclamation.
KMSA group photo.
Deputy Ag Commissioner Warren Beeler placing a tap in a maple tree.
Deputy Ag Commissioner Warren Beeler enjoying some maple syrup taffy.