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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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
At the Noble South, a farm-to-table restaurant, I opened the menu and zeroed in on—what else?—the seafood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
Vineyard tastings, chef-led classes and farm-to-table experiences have become the new playgrounds for grownups.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2025
Charlise says that farm-to-table means that the chicken is supposed to still be clucking when it’s on your plate and the vegetables taste like wet soil.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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