Farm to Table Quiz

What is the concept of 'Farm to Table'?

• Food received by a supplier or distributor to a restaurant

• Just a fancy salad

• Food going from a farm, to a grocery store, then your table

• Food from the farm being served or cooked at the farm and served right there at a table

Which of the following is NOT considered 'Farm to Table'?

• Food from the farm brought to a farmers market to be sold

• Food you purchase yourself at a local farm

• Food going from a farm, to a grocery store, then your table

• A chef purchasing food from a farm to then be prepared

Why might restaurants choose 'Farm to Table'?

• To increase transportation costs

• To avoid in-season products

• To receive lower quality ingredients

• To develop a direct relationship with farmers

What is a benefit for farmers in the 'Farm to Table' model?

• Increasing portions of profit going to transportation

• Selling to larger distributors

• Gaining more profit of their goods

• Decreasing direct relationships with consumers

Which of the following is a reason for choosing 'Farm to Table'?

• Lower overall food cost for restaurants

• Support for large industrial farms

• Increased use of pesticides

• Higher overall food cost for restaurants

What environmental benefit is associated with 'Farm to Table'?

• Higher nitrogen run-off from fertilizers

• Lower greenhouse gas emissions

• Higher greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased use of pesticides

Which of the following is considered a 'Farm to Table' product?

• Frozen dinners

• Canned soup

• Processed snacks

• Corn

What type of meat is included in 'Farm to Table' products?

• Game Meat

• Processed meat

• Canned meat

• Frozen meat

Where can you purchase 'Farm to Table' ingredients?

• Local farms and farmers markets

• Large supermarket chains

• Online grocery stores

• International food markets

When is it most often best to purchase 'Farm to Table' ingredients?

• During winter months

• Year-round without consideration

• Out of season (December-February)

• In season (May-September)