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

Recent Examples on the Web

Creators who attended OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip at a luxury resort in upstate New York posted glowing reviews of their private cabins, nature excursions and farm-to-table meals. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026

Stop by eateries such as Sego Restaurant and Wild Thyme Bistro for seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine, the perfect way to refuel after a day in the driver’s seat. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

The James Beard Award Emerging Chef semifinalist sources from Brasstown Beef, Creekstone Farms and Peculiar Pig Farms to offer the most sustainable farm-to-table meats possible. — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

For human guests, the property boasts farm-to-table dining, indoor and outdoor pools, an award-winning spa, tennis courts, a putting green and plenty of lawn games. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above