What does "farm to table" mean?

• The process of growing food on a farm and selling it directly to consumers.

• A method of cooking food using only farm equipment.

• A type of table made from farm materials.

• A way to decorate a table with farm-themed items.

What is the main idea of the farm-to-table concept?

• Using imported ingredients

• Using locally sourced, seasonal, and fresh ingredients

• Using only canned ingredients

• Using ingredients from large supermarkets

When did companies begin creating ways to mass-produce and distribute food?

• Since the beginning of man

• In the 1500s

• In the 1800s

• In the 1900s

What made the widespread availability of mass-produced food in grocery stores possible?

• The invention of transportation, refrigeration, and new technology

• The increase in local farming

• The decrease in population

• The rise of online shopping

What led to the decline in the need for locally sourced foods?

• Increase in local farming

• New food-production plants

• Decrease in population

• Rise in home cooking

What did the new food-production plants supply?

• Local markets only

• Grocery stores and the restaurant industry

• Only fast-food chains

• Farmers' markets

What cultural change occurred as a result of new food-production plants?

• Slow-paced lifestyle

• Fast-paced culture

• Return to traditional cooking

• Decrease in restaurant dining

What industries took hold of the market according to the history of the farm-to-table movement?

• Large poultry, beef, dairy, and pork corporations

• Small local farms

• Organic vegetable producers

• Seafood companies

Why was mass production and efficient transportation convenient for restaurants?

• It reduced costs significantly

• It ensured a steady supply of ingredients

• It allowed for more diverse menus

• It improved food quality

During the 1960s and 70s, what were many Americans dissatisfied with regarding their food?

• The variety of fresh fruits available

• The taste of processed foods

• The cost of organic produce

• The availability of fast food restaurants