farm-to-table
adjective
farm-to-ta·ble
ˈfärm-tə-ˈtā-bəl 
variants
or less commonly farm to table
: involving or advocating the direct sale and distribution of food (such as raw meat, vegetables, and grains) from its point of origin to customers
farm-to-table food
a farm-to-table restaurant
the farm-to-table movement
Examples of farm-to-table in a Sentence
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Sponsored by Clarke Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
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Rachel Holt, CBS News, 3 May 2026
This award-winning spot offers a delicious farm-to-table menu and sweeping views.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
The 23 Best Restaurants in Portland, Oregon This city may specialize in farm-to-table, but today there's new energy—and a wider range of culinary influences.
—Hannah Wallace, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Lots of people known the phrase farm-to-table.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Eat Farm-to-Table Vermont’s farm-to-table scene is built on genuine support for local growers.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Vega Vineyard & Farm Established on the historic Rancho de Vega, this family-run estate offers a full farm-to-table wine country experience.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
In addition to raising livestock, canning foods, harvesting her own fruits and vegetables, crocheting and more, the country music star takes pride in her farm-to-table way of living.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 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.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Holt, CBS News, 3 May 2026
This award-winning spot offers a delicious farm-to-table menu and sweeping views.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
The 23 Best Restaurants in Portland, Oregon This city may specialize in farm-to-table, but today there's new energy—and a wider range of culinary influences.
—Hannah Wallace, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Lots of people known the phrase farm-to-table.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Eat Farm-to-Table Vermont’s farm-to-table scene is built on genuine support for local growers.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Vega Vineyard & Farm Established on the historic Rancho de Vega, this family-run estate offers a full farm-to-table wine country experience.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
In addition to raising livestock, canning foods, harvesting her own fruits and vegetables, crocheting and more, the country music star takes pride in her farm-to-table way of living.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 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.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Farm-to-table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farm-to-table. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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