Advancing walnut syrup production for increased profitability & farm income diversification
Country Folks
September 30, 2025

Advancing walnut syrup production for increased profitability & farm income diversification

In West Virginia, pioneering research into black walnut syrup production is creating new opportunities for landowners, strengthening community networks and expanding the syrup industry by exploring new value-added agricultural products for forested rural economies.

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