Farm Journal

How Maple Candy Is Made: From Tree Sap to Finis...

January 31, 2026

Learn how real maple candy is made, from tree sap to finished candy, and why process, season, and syrup quality matter.

Does Maple Syrup Expire?

January 29, 2026

Pure maple syrup lasts a long time—but it can spoil if stored improperly. This guide explains shelf life, storage, and spoilage signs.

Maple Syrup vs Honey

January 29, 2026

Maple syrup and honey are both natural sweeteners—but they’re not the same. This guide compares flavor, nutrition, and how to use each one best.

Maple Syrup Grades Explained

January 29, 2026

Maple syrup grades aren’t about quality — they’re about flavor. This guide explains each grade and shows you which one to buy based on how you’ll actually use it.

Is Maple Syrup Healthy?

January 29, 2026

Maple syrup can be a better choice than imitation syrups — but it’s still sugar. This guide explains the health facts, nutrition, and how to use it in moderation.

Farm Tours

January 13, 2026

Bonz Beach Farms offers free, reservation-required farm tours year-round. Explore our sugarhouse, tubing lines, sap tanks, and farm market while learning how real Michigan maple syrup is made.

About Company

Bonz Beach Farms is a northern Michigan farm rooted in land restoration, traditional maple production, and hands-on stewardship. What began as a small retirement project restoring a neglected property has grown into a working farm focused on producing pure maple syrup, maple sugar, and other farm-made goods using time-tested methods.