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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Mornings begin with a farm-to-table breakfast of savory quiches and fresh berries. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 June 2026 There’s also a farm-to-table experience where family-style meals are served next to the gardens where much of it is sourced. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The concept of the farmstay is modeled after Italian agriturismi, where guests stay on farms and enjoy farm-to-table meals. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026 The cafe presents a farm-to-table menu, sourcing much of its produce from the MAKE Farm, along with its on-site gardens and other local farms. Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for farm-to-table

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of farm-to-table was in 1959

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“Farm-to-table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farm-to-table. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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