Sustainable Sourcing is ALWAYS on the Menu at The Garlands
A guardian of Garlands members’ nutritional health and gastronomical delight, Executive Chef Glenn Zamet is a bit of a self-professed “locavore.”
Sourcing locally produced, healthy food that is organically grown by Barrington neighbors while, at the same time, protecting the environment for future generations is a not-so-secret “secret ingredient” in many of Chef Glenn’s recipes.
A Healthy Harvest
Just six miles southwest of The Garlands is Barrington-based Aqua Barn Farm, whose mission is to cultivate a thriving, sustainable future by blending traditional farming values with innovative aquaponics.
“As a family-owned farm, we are dedicated to producing fresh, nutrient-rich food while preserving the health of our land and water for generations to come,” says owner/operator Rita Kopp.
The Kopp’s family-run aquaponics business combines aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil) in a sustainable closed-loop system. This eco-friendly process conserves water (up to 90% less than traditional farming), eliminates the need for chemical fertilizer, and produces fresh, organic food year-round.
“Aqua Barn Farm provides fresh, healthy food in a self-sustaining, environmentally friendly ecosystem without chemicals,” says Garlands Executive Chef Glenn. “The Kopps provide the local, flavorful, and attractive varieties of lettuce and nutrient-dense microgreens that we are proud to serve at The Garlands.”
Find out more about aquaponics at Aqua Barn Farm by visiting aquabarnfarm.com.
