It is expensive to farm in Hawai`i! We filmed a video breaking down the costs that can be found on our Instagram, but here is the short recap for one pig at Kaunamano Farm: 

Feed cost: $600

Labor cost: $508

Slaughter cost: $170.10

Total cost (per pig): $1,278.10

Divided by average weight of 210 lb: $1,278.10/210 = $6.07/lb 

This means it costs us $6.07/lb just to raise the animal, not including the extra fuel, time, and effort spent gathering the extra foods that diversify its diet. After this, we still incur shipping costs, labor costs post-harvest, operating costs, marketing costs, and more! 

As we said, it is expensive! We hope this breakdown explains why we need to charge the prices we do - it's not a choice, it's a necessity. However, the only way this is going to change is if we begin increasing production and reaching economies of scale, which means buying locally even when it's more expensive.

Hawai`i's future depends on it. 

Our bacon/spam/ham is only available as part of a subscription to our Big Island Box. This is because it is very high in demand, yet extremely limited in supply, and as a result would always be out of stock. Now, you can get guaranteed bacon, spam, or ham once per month as part of our curated Big Island Box Subscription!

We ship the frozen meat in an insulated and cooled container on Wednesday morning via Fedex. The box typically arrives at your doorstep the next day (Thursday). 

We pack your box in an insulated container with ice to keep it frozen even if it has to sit out on your porch all day! 

We ship anywhere in the United States! Orders arrive overnight and still frozen, even for orders to the East Coast.

If you live on the Big Island and would like to pick up your order at Napua Restaurant in Waikoloa, please place an order online and then call the restaurant at (808) 885-5910 to arrange pickup Wed-Sun 11am-7pm. We will simply refund your shipping cost when you pick up!

Unfortunately, not yet, but we are working on it!