About - Jeff

About - Jeff

Jeff
Published on: 30/12/2025

Jeff is a farmer, veterinarian, and the founder of The Grounded Homestead. With 20 years on an organic family farm and a decade as a public health veterinarian, he now operates Bonz Beach Farms in Northeast Michigan, growing food and producing maple syrup through organic, regenerative practices guided by a faith-rooted way of living.

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Boiling Sap into Syrup: From Steam to Finish

Boiling Sap into Syrup: From Steam to Finish

The Grounded Homestead
Published on: 15/12/2025

Learn how to boil maple sap into syrup the right way—from outdoor boiling to indoor finishing, density, filtering, bottling, and yield realities.

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Collecting Sap Without Losing Quality

Collecting Sap Without Losing Quality

The Grounded Homestead
Published on: 15/12/2025

Learn how to collect and store maple sap the right way—protecting flavor, safety, and morale from the woods to the boil.

HomesteadingBeginnersMaple Syrup
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Tapping Season Setup: Buckets, Tubing, and Small-Scale Systems

Tapping Season Setup: Buckets, Tubing, and Small-Scale Systems

The Grounded Homestead
Published on: 15/12/2025

Stop overspending on maple gear. A practical guide to buckets, tubing, and small-scale sap systems that actually fit your trees, time, and season.

HomesteadingMaple Syrup
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