farm-to-table

American  

[fahrm-tuh-tay-buhl] / ˈfɑrm təˈteɪ bəl /

Also farm-to-fork

adjective

1. noting or relating to fresh, locally sourced food sold to local consumers or restaurants.

   farm-to-table meats and seasonal vegetables.

2. noting or relating to the stages involved in the growing, processing, and consumption of food.

   farm-to-table policies.

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Etymology

Origin of farm-to-table

First recorded in 1915–20

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Example Sentences

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farm-to-table

Vongerichten has also played an integral role in shaping the building’s culinary offerings, which will place an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and farm-to-table dining.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

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

And like here in Sioux City, you have agriculture as far as the eye can see, and as far as you can drive in every direction, and we don't have a farm-to-market or farm-to-table restaurant.

From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2025

The people who need to know that this is a farm-to-table restaurant already know it’s a farm-to-table restaurant.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

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