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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Then there was Pressroom, a Bentonville farm-to-table restaurant owned by the Walton grandsons’ hospitality group, Ropeswing. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026 Complete with Portland charm, cobble stone pathways, farm-to-table delights, local boutiques, shops, galleries and much more, its inviting neighborhood feel will set the tone for your day ahead. Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 Highlights include the elevated Nordic goods stop Scandihoo, a lavender farm, and the teeny farm-to-table gastropub, Hop, Dish & Vine. Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026 During his time as caterer and private chef to pro athletes in the NBA and NFL, Johnson leaned into health-forward, farm-to-table practices that support overall wellness without skimping on flavor. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026 The shorter the farm-to-table distance, the less nutrient loss in transit. Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026 There’s no contesting Edna Lewis’s astronomical contributions in the food world and pioneering in the farm-to-table stratosphere. The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026 For dinner, make a reservation at Bin 47, an upscale farm-to-table concept led by Executive Chef Maximillian Petty. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026 Where to Eat and Drink Plan your vacation date nights around Luray’s two farm-to-table restaurants, both housed in historic homes. Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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