 For
four known generations the Howles family has collected,
boiled, and bottled Maple syrup. Howles Maple Products
is currently owned and operated by Jason Howles and his
father Donald Howles in Guys Mills Pennsylvania.
Previously, Donald's father Jim Howles made maple syrup
in Venango Pennsylvania, only 12 miles from the current
location. He learned to make the syrup from his father
and mother as well, and still helps out with the current
production as much as he can. With only a small
operation and homemade equipment, Jason learned as just
a young boy from his father about the process of maple
production. Together, they sold small quantities to
family, friends, and neighbors. The process of
collecting the sap and boiling it down to a syrup
consistency took days and became tiresome. Eventually
after many years of hard work, the Howles Maple Products
gained such popularity and demand that they were able to
purchase an evaporator, which enabled them to vastly
speed the production of the syrup. From there the
business evolved into what it is today. Although the
techniques involved in making maple syrup have evolved
over the years, Jason and Donald continue to carry on
fantastic quality and pride themselves in their great
Maple Products. |
