Founders Story

I remember the day over 30 years ago in a California attic when the temperature soared to about 115 degrees fahrenheit. I brushed off the shredded newsprint insulation that stuck to my sweaty face. There had to be more to life than insulating attics. A dream began in my heart of a farm setting where we could teach young people practical leadership skills.

Decades later a grandma who supported a large ministry, owned a farm in Hawaii. She invited me to come and walk the land. It was a long way from a cultivated coffee farm. I used a machete to clear my path as I climbed over the rocky ground and crawled through the overgrown Christmas berry.

I felt something special on the land, beyond the cool island breeze. There was a tangible peace that seemed to permeate the atmosphere. Could this be the place I dreamt of all those years ago? A coffee farm seemed like the best of two worlds coming together to support workers going into third world countries and provide a place for training. Now, a substantial portion of our coffee sales supports leadership development for youth who exemplify character and integrity by building a dependable work ethic.

Rod Hall

Founder of Boar Coffee