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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The executive chef at Stagioni-Four Seasons of Food in Charlotte grew up in Columbus, Ohio, spending summers with her grandparents near the Ohio River, helping to tend their garden from the planting stages through harvest time, setting the stage for a career tied to fresh, farm-to-table cuisine.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Birch was chosen for its inventive approach to farm-to-table dining, sourcing ingredients from local farmers and producers while serving artful dishes from its a la carte and chef’s tasting menus.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Most activities are included in the all-inclusive resort rate (spa treatments, horseback riding, and rock climbing are extra), along with three farm-to-table meals per day featuring local ingredients.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
His favorite spots for lunch include Manjar Blanco, a casual farm-to-table restaurant known for its tacos, and Pancho Maíz, which specializes in rustic corn dishes.
—April Long, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The new Abu’s Kitchen restaurant has a menu focused on farm-to-table dishes that highlight ingredients grown on the property.
—John Newton, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Today, the resort includes a farm-to-table restaurant, cozy suites with kiva fireplaces, and a spa.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Maribor’s food scene rounds out the experience, with riverside wine bars, farm-to-table dining, and the annual Velvet Dinner every June—an open-air celebration of Styrian wines and seasonal cooking.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Founded in 1981 by Judy Willcott, TFB was an Austin pioneer in farm-to-table operations.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Birch was chosen for its inventive approach to farm-to-table dining, sourcing ingredients from local farmers and producers while serving artful dishes from its a la carte and chef’s tasting menus.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Most activities are included in the all-inclusive resort rate (spa treatments, horseback riding, and rock climbing are extra), along with three farm-to-table meals per day featuring local ingredients.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
His favorite spots for lunch include Manjar Blanco, a casual farm-to-table restaurant known for its tacos, and Pancho Maíz, which specializes in rustic corn dishes.
—April Long, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The new Abu’s Kitchen restaurant has a menu focused on farm-to-table dishes that highlight ingredients grown on the property.
—John Newton, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Today, the resort includes a farm-to-table restaurant, cozy suites with kiva fireplaces, and a spa.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Maribor’s food scene rounds out the experience, with riverside wine bars, farm-to-table dining, and the annual Velvet Dinner every June—an open-air celebration of Styrian wines and seasonal cooking.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Founded in 1981 by Judy Willcott, TFB was an Austin pioneer in farm-to-table operations.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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