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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She cold-called farm-to-table restaurants, talking chefs through sugar kelp's mild, briny flavour.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
The same conditions that make for ideal private gardens in West Dorset also enrich a farm-to-table food culture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Vineyard tastings, chef-led classes and farm-to-table experiences have become the new playgrounds for grownups.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025
The pending elimination of the farm-to-table program is bad enough and one concern among many, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025
Everything is set perfectly, looking like that farm-to-table restaurant Charlise works at.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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