Sugarhill Farmstead

Bodhi Anderson, a sixth-generation kama'aina and veteran of the United States Navy, along with his wife Brittany, who grew up in New Jersey, founded the farm. Inspired by Michael Pollan’s 'The Omnivore’s Dilemma' and Joel Salatin’s 'This Ain’t Normal,' Bodhi developed a passion for regenerative agriculture. Brittany, with her entrepreneurial spirit and love for good food, created the first direct-to-consumer local produce distribution service in Hawaii. Together, they purchased land and became farmers, focusing on providing high-quality, ethically raised meats and produce to their community.

The farm employs regenerative farming methods, focusing on pasture rotation and conservation efforts to rebuild soil and reduce waste. All animals are pasture-raised, grass-fed, and grass-finished, living as nature intended without antibiotics or vaccines. The farm is off-grid, powered by solar and wind energy, ensuring a truly sustainable food production system. Humane handling standards are strictly followed, and animals are born and butchered on the farm to avoid transport stress.

The farm offers a variety of CSA options, including a seasonal vegetable CSA and a meat CSA that provides a monthly variety of pasture-raised meats. Customers can subscribe to receive grass-fed beef, lamb, pork, rabbit, pastured chicken, and free-range eggs. Delivery is available to both Hilo and Kona sides of the island. The farm also has a Farm Club, offering members access to exclusive products like pastured eggs, beef stew, lard, bacon, and seasonal provisions. Brittany shares their journey and insights through the Sugar Hill Farmstead Blog and her food column in Ke Ola Magazine.