farm-to-table

adjective

farm-to-ta·​ble ˈfärm-tə-ˈtā-bəl How to pronounce farm-to-table (audio)
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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Sweetgreen restaurant, which specializes in farm-to-table salads, wraps, bowls and plates, has expanded to El Paseo de Saratoga in San Jose. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 18 May 2026 Callaloo, an all-day, farm-to-table restaurant, serves breakfast, seafood and seasonal dishes in an indoor-outdoor setting. Taryn White, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 The package includes farm-to-table meals, access to historic buildings and gardens and 40 miles of hiking trails. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026 The early 1900s mansion, 10-acre farm, and acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant alongside it have been beautifully transformed into a full-on luxury resort by Pendry Hotels and it’s bound to be the East Coast’s hottest weekend getaway. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 This farm-to-table steakhouse in Wall, South Dakota, is known for tasty chops, burgers, and prime rib in a casual atmosphere for very reasonable prices. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026 Another culinary standout is Les Tonnelles, a farm-to-table restaurant situated at the heart of a grape arbor. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 Ryanne Rothenberg brings a lifetime of farm-to-table immersion to Ry’s Table. Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026 Go Global Or Get BBQ For Dinner For dinner, farm-to-table favorite Blacksmith is your spot. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026

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 23 May. 2026.

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