Laurel & Ash Farm Becomes Audubon Bird-Friendly Maple Producer

‘Laurel & Ash Farm in Holmes, a 50 acre-working family farm and forest which produces limited batches of 100% pure, wood-fired, Grade A maple syrup, has become an official Bird-Friendly Maple producer. As the tenth producer to join the program in New York, Laurel & Ash is managing their sugarbush in ways that help these birds raise the next generation of their species. We have amended our forest management and wildlife habitat plan to include the practices and recommendations of the Audubon New York bird habitat assessment. We have observed an increase in the diversity of bird species that visit or nest in our forest,” said Ashley Ruprecht, who co-owns Laurel & Ash Farm with her partner, Jeffrey Schad’

Laurel & Ash Farm Featured on Oprah Daily

‘If starting your own business sounds like a massive challenge, imagine launching one with your life partner, sibling, or best friend. These entrepreneur pairs, whose products have been handpicked as some of Oprah’s Favorite Things, have found a way to sidestep common pitfalls such as communication breakdowns or power struggles, and instead have thrived as a team. The secrets to their success differ as much as their brands, styles, and backgrounds, but there is one thing these 11 pairs have in common: They all were willing to take a massive leap of faith to start their businesses….’

Laurel & Ash Farm Selected As One Of Oprah's Favorite Things 2022!

Laurel & Ash Farm is thrilled to be featured as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things for 2022! This year, Oprah is celebrating small businesses (think family-run, local makers, BIPOC- and woman-founded, and more!). We incredibly grateful to be included in ‘The List Of All Holiday Lists’ during this season of gifting! As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com, ‘Use this maple syrup to sweeten beverages, on top of pancakes and waffles, or on plain Greek yogurt. Just as great, it comes in such a statement-making box—I wouldn’t even bother wrapping it.’

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