NY J01557

Parker Family Maple of West Chazy, Clinton County, designated 2026 Business of the Year by the New York State Agricultural Society at its 194th Annual Forum on January 8, 2026, in Rochester, New York

Multigenerational family operation with roots dating to before 1840, formally established as a dairy and maple operation by Adolphus and Amelia Parker in 1889

Current operation managed by Michael Parker, Laura Parker, and Kristina Parker, tapping approximately 100,000 trees and producing more than 60,000 gallons of maple syrup annually

Features a state-of-the-art sugarhouse with automated systems and organic certification, while also serving as a community hub hosting educational field trips, seasonal breakfasts, and events

Earl Parker, a previous generation leader, co-founded the Northeastern New York Maple Producers Association and was inducted into the Maple Hall of Fame in 2011