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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Bungalows sit alongside vintage shops, dive bars and farm-to-table restaurants, attracting a crowd that values walkability and personality over uniformity.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Helmed by a former Chez Panisse chef, Finnbar is a must for elevated yet laid-back farm-to-table dining.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Workshops, massages, meditation and natural hot spring baths anchor the experience, with farm-to-table buffet meals offered in omnivorous or vegan options.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Quirky independent shops, farm-to-table restaurants and bakeries — plus a vibrant LGBTQ scene — make Northampton worth a visit, or hop across the Connecticut River and hike a portion of the New England Trail through the north woods.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Crowder often uses the farm-to-table food and circular fashion movements as parallels to help explain her belief in confronting issues like supply chain transparency, pesticide use, and unsustainable shipping practices.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Holistic nutrition at luxury wellness retreats centers on farm-to-table menus designed by nutritionists, with personalized meal plans built around guest goals like detox, gut health or energy.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Customized workspaces, private rooms, countryside walking trails and farm-to-table meals support individual writing goals.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
This award-winning spot offers a delicious farm-to-table menu and sweeping views.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Helmed by a former Chez Panisse chef, Finnbar is a must for elevated yet laid-back farm-to-table dining.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Workshops, massages, meditation and natural hot spring baths anchor the experience, with farm-to-table buffet meals offered in omnivorous or vegan options.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Quirky independent shops, farm-to-table restaurants and bakeries — plus a vibrant LGBTQ scene — make Northampton worth a visit, or hop across the Connecticut River and hike a portion of the New England Trail through the north woods.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Crowder often uses the farm-to-table food and circular fashion movements as parallels to help explain her belief in confronting issues like supply chain transparency, pesticide use, and unsustainable shipping practices.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Holistic nutrition at luxury wellness retreats centers on farm-to-table menus designed by nutritionists, with personalized meal plans built around guest goals like detox, gut health or energy.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Customized workspaces, private rooms, countryside walking trails and farm-to-table meals support individual writing goals.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
This award-winning spot offers a delicious farm-to-table menu and sweeping views.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
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