100% Berkshire Kurobuta Pork.
Born & Raised on pasture in Upcountry Maui. Proving compassionate farming leads to healthier, tastier meat.
Never: hormones, antibiotics, vaccines, or food waste (“slop”)
Always: avocados, guavas, lilikoi, ‘ulu, uala, nuts, strawberries, grasses, roots, massages
Our Mission
Since 2010, our family has been dedicated to creating a new standard for environmentally responsible land management and compassionate livestock farming.
“This pork is the best in the world and the farm itself is a tribute to modern farming.”
— Peter merriman, chef & restauranteur
Our pigs are born and raised on lush pasture, and rotated regularly to minimize impact to the land. The pastures on which they play is chemical and pesticide free. Our pigs are fed fresh fruits and vegetables, along with protein-rich grass and free-range eggs from our hens - they are never fed waste products. Our livestock are antibiotic- and hormone-free and, most importantly, are treated with kindness and respect for their natural characteristics.
Our Philosophy
We believe that farms need to go beyond "organic" - it is a privilege to eat meat, and farmers need to treat animals humanely, kindly, and generously in return. We take our animals' happiness seriously - we hand raise and cook free range eggs, fruits, nuts, and vegetables to supplement their grain diets. We make sure they are given comfortable homes that are moved regularly to enable them to enjoy fresh pasture and new ocean views. Our animals have private baths where they slosh about merrily, and toys to stimulate their sense of play and curiosity. And they are given lots of caring human contact - belly rubs and head scratches galore. Due to their healthy lifestyle and living conditions, they do not require the vaccinations and antibiotics that are regularly injected into commercially raised pigs. And, of course, we never use growth hormones that are common in confined operations since we specifically raise a heritage breed for their ability to grow slowly and naturally in the outdoor environment.
90%
of food in Hawai’i is imported
93%
decrease in local pork since 1970s
1
remaining USDA slaughterhouse
Food Security
Despite a mild climate and year-round growing season, Hawai‘i imports an estimated 90 percent of its food. Our geographic isolation leaves us vulnerable to shocks in our food distribution system. A natural disaster could destroy harbors or airports, while crop diseases or a distant political event could interrupt shipments, quickly depleting the islands’ food supply.
Pre-contact, a mauka-to-makai (mountain-to-sea) land-management system provided enough food for all, with the population estimated at close to today’s numbers. There was appreciation and respect for the role each person had to play in the community, and the community’s relationship to weather, nature, and agriculture. We started this farm as a way to not only imbue our children with the work ethic that comes from farming, but also to prove that small-scale agriculture can and must have a place in Hawai‘i.