farm-to-table
Americanadjective
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noting or relating to fresh, locally sourced food sold to local consumers or restaurants.
farm-to-table meats and seasonal vegetables.
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noting or relating to the stages involved in the growing, processing, and consumption of food.
farm-to-table policies.
Etymology
Origin of farm-to-table
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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At Maçakizi Restaurant, the one-Michelin-star restaurant at the Maçakizi Hotel, chef Aret Sahakyan serves a range of farm-to-table fare inspired by different Mediterranean regions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
In Dolly Parton's hometown of Sevierville, chef Derek Green is on a mission to promote the farm-to-table movement and healthier grains.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
In an April 29 press release, Markon Cooperative, a farm-to-table produce cooperative, noted that cauliflower supplies from the Salinas Valley and Santa Maria, CA, are extremely limited.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
She cold-called farm-to-table restaurants, talking chefs through sugar kelp's mild, briny flavour.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
Everything is set perfectly, looking like that farm-to-table restaurant Charlise works at.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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