Project Type: On-Farm Research
Funds awarded in 2021: $19,546.00
Projected End Date: 03/31/2024
Grant Recipient:
Virginia Tech
Region: Southern
State: Virginia
Principal Investigator:
Dr. A. L. (Tom) Hammett
Virginia Tech
Description:
To conduct the "Tonoloway Black Walnut Vacuum Study" information was needed on the location, and elevation of the trees, and the distances from each tree to the source of vacuum and collection points (storage tanks). To accomplish this, a survey of each back walnut tapped was conducted in the study, This illustration will help others who wish to measure volume of sap flow, pressure, and other factors needed to assess the impact of vacuum press changes and tubing size (diameter). This mapping report validated the information in "The Tonoloway Black Walnut Vacuum Study" found elsewhere on the SARE Southern website.
Type:
Manual/Guide
File:
Download file (PDF)
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers
This product is associated with the project "Tapping New Forest Farming Opportunities in Central Appalachia Through Black Walnut Syrup Production"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.