Our maple syrup operation will tap approximately 75 acres of sugar maple forest on the property, with an estimated 40 taps per acre at full capacity. We'll utilize a modern vacuum tubing system with a central collection point, reverse osmosis to reduce boiling time, and an efficient wood-fired evaporator supplemented by a finishing pan.
| Revenue Category | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Syrup - Quarts ($25) | $20,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | $45,000 | $50,000 |
| Retail Syrup - Pints ($15) | $10,500 | $15,750 | $21,000 | $23,625 | $26,250 |
| Retail Syrup - Half Gallons ($45) | $6,750 | $10,125 | $13,500 | $15,188 | $16,875 |
| Retail Value-Added (Candy, Cream, etc.) | $4,750 | $7,125 | $9,500 | $10,688 | $11,875 |
| Wholesale Bulk (Gallons) | $12,000 | $18,000 | $24,000 | $27,000 | $30,000 |
| Wholesale to Retailers | $6,000 | $9,000 | $12,000 | $13,500 | $15,000 |
| Total Revenue | $60,000 | $90,000 | $120,000 | $135,000 | $150,000 |
| Expense Category | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubing System | $12,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Evaporator Fuel (Wood) | $1,500 | $2,250 | $3,000 | $3,375 | $3,750 |
| Equipment (RO, Evaporator, Pans) | $8,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
| Sugar Shack Utilities | $1,200 | $1,800 | $2,400 | $2,700 | $3,000 |
| Bottling & Packaging | $3,000 | $4,500 | $6,000 | $6,750 | $7,500 |
| Transport (ATV/UTV) | $2,500 | $500 | $2,500 | $750 | $1,000 |
| Storage Tanks & Filters | $1,800 | $950 | $1,600 | $1,425 | $1,250 |
| Seasonal Labor | $3,000 | $20,000 | $26,500 | $43,000 | $48,000 |
| Marketing & Distribution | $2,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Total Expenses | $35,000 | $45,000 | $60,000 | $70,000 | $75,000 |