Note part IV doesn't include 111998, but does include 111900
From NAICS
Search results for: maple syrup
Number of records found: 5
Maple sap concentrating (i.e., producing puremaple syrupin the field)
Maple syrup(i.e., maple sap reducing)
Syrup, pure maple (i.e.,maple syrupreducing)
Maple syrupmixing into other products
Maple syrupmerchant wholesalers
In my brief research, there does not appear to be a clear guideline. Other than what I said before, generally processing a farm product other than cleaning, grading, storing, etc., generally takes it out of farming. But, I suggest you check with your state for further rules, regulations, etc. If you were to sell the pure maple sap, I would say it is farming. But processing the sap into sugar and syrup...?????
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