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

Visitors can walk working farms, meet growers, take part in harvests and enjoy farm-to-table dining that reflects the island’s heritage. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The regenerative material reflects the restaurant’s emphasis on sustainability and farm-to-table cooking. — Gabriella Angeleti, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 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

Visit the Driftless Cafe, home to another James Beard Award nominee, for the best farm-to-table fare in the region. — Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above