Guinahan I Lanchero, Farmer Feature: Kumoi Farms

Tucked into the fertile hillsides of Saipan, lives an example of how family legacy, sustainability, and community can thrive together.

Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Simon Kumoi Deleon Guerrero and Crystal Deleon Guerrero, the farm stands on generations of knowledge. As third-generation pig farmers, the Deleon Guerreros have inherited an abundant way of life.

Today, Kumoi Farms features a thoughtfully designed concrete structure with a full roof and built-in piping systems, making daily cleaning efficient and sanitary. The farm includes 20 spacious pens, each housing pigs at various stages of life, ensuring a continuous and healthy stock.

Waste management is built into the farm’s design. Manure is flushed daily, naturally filtering into adjacent banana plantations and crop areas where it serves as nutrient-rich fertilizer.

Supported by grant funding from the USDA, Kumoi Farms has become a model for waste-to-resource farming in the CNMI. Their gravity-fed system and composting processes reduce environmental impact while increasing productivity. All of their pig feed comes from food waste collected from local hotels, an approach that not only saves costs but also diverts waste from landfills.

They’re USDA and NRCS certified, and though they primarily sell pork to local families giving them the option to purchase just slaughtered or prep & cooked.

What truly sets Kumoi Farms apart, however, is their openness. They readily share their systems and experiences with other farmers, often welcoming visitors to learn firsthand. At the recent MICC Conference, they proudly showcased their farm through a field trip and products at an outreach booth, offering up homemade mango jam, mango bread, and their popular denanche.

Kumoi Farms is more than a business — it’s a family legacy driven by innovation, community care, and a deep commitment to using every resource wisely.

Connect with them:
📸 Instagram: @kumoifarms
📧 Email: kumoifarms@gmail.com