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farm-to-table

American  
[fahrm-tuh-tey-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.


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

Tucked inside of the Hauser & Wirth complex, Manuela is a farm-to-table establishment with a variety of modern American bites to choose from.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 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

Everything is set perfectly, looking like that farm-to-table restaurant Charlise works at.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

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