In The News -Tahoe Food Hub: Revolutionizing Local Food Systems with Sustainability and Community Focus
January 12, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Sierra Sun, 1/10/2025, Written by Zoe Meyer
In North Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Food Hub is reshaping the local food landscape by integrating fresh, sustainable produce with a commitment to community welfare. Led by Chairman Daniel Barstein, the initiative is dedicated to supporting small, family-run farms and promoting regenerative agricultural practices that benefit both the environment and local economies.
A Commitment to Local Sourcing
Local chefs are embracing the Tahoe Food Hub’s mission. Chef Peter Schram at Old Town Tap highlights the significance of local sourcing, saying, “As a chef, sourcing from local farms isn’t just about freshness – it’s also about connection. It’s a relationship with the hands that nurtured each ingredient and the land from which it comes. We are a small locally owned restaurant and we understand how important and how hard it is for the small farms to succeed when competing against the large national chains. Tahoe Food hub empowers small local farms and we get the best of fresh seasonal foods at their peak.”
Photo: Sierra Sun