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

Over on the raw, elemental east coast (one of Traveler's Best Places to Go in 2026)—or, as locals would say, behind God's back—there's been a rise in down-to-earth wellness retreats and farm-to-table eateries. — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Local favorites include farm-to-table dining, Gulf seafood, cozy cafés, and historic waterfront hotels overlooking Mobile Bay. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

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 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

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above