A tap on a demonstration log shows how maple sap is collected.

The Maple Experience, a mobile maple educational classroom from the New York Maple Producers Association, was on hand to show the maple syrup manufacturing process of tapping trees, collecting and boiling sap, and categorizing syrup varieties.

Zachary Rollins, Madison Future Farmers Association president, demonstrates how a tree is drilled so that a tap can be inserted to collect sap. The cage around the drill help to create a clean hole and prevent drilling too deeply, which would damage the tree.

Sap is boiled in a maple syrup evaporator pan.

Freshman Cassandra Del Priore took the tour with a group of friends before going inside to C3.

The flavor of maple syrup can vary from delicate to rich to robust.

Various maple products were on display, including syrups, sugars, candy and snacks.

Inside C3, the cross section of a tree trunk shows where the tree has been tapped over time.

Samples of maple syrup were offered near the waffle bar.

Waffles and maple syrup make a great combination.

However, C3's crispy bacon crepe and maple cream sauce gave those waffles some sweet competition. Mmm!