By Alena Poulin The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Department of Food and Resource Economics (FRE) is marking its 100th anniversary with a gala and fundraiser in late March. This milestone ... READ MORE
Category: EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
As Florida's population continues to grow at an exponential rate, agricultural lands, a keystone of the state’s rich and storied heritage, are under immense development pressure. To mitigate this risk, agricultural conservation easement programs ... READ MORE
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UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Professor and Chair Dr. Lisa House has been recognized as a 2026 Fellow - the highest honor of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA). Long Term Involvement in AAEA AAEA fellows ... READ MORE
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What: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) survey for losses and damages associated with recent freeze events, including Winter Storm Gianna. Where: Agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Florida has experienced several low-temperature and freeze events between late December 2025 and early February 2026. For the most up to date information about the forecast and freeze warnings in your area, visit the National Weather Service’s ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
In September 2025, Dr. Fan Fan joined the University of Florida IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department as an assistant professor of agribusiness. Fan, who earned her Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics in 2025, focuses her research on agribusiness ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness
This Fall, Dr. Youngho “Young” Kim joined the University of Florida Department of Food and Resource Economics as an assistant professor, focusing on environmental and resource economics. Kim, who completed his Ph.D. in ... READ MORE
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A new study from University of Florida food economists has found that building dollar stores may create food deserts in specific city environments, while having no impact on grocery access when they enter other areas. The study, authored ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Led by Program Director Dr. Christa Court, interdisciplinary experts from the Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) have created a robust disaster impact analysis ... READ MORE
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Happy Halloween from the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department! With millions around the United States planning to celebrate the holiday today, there will be plenty of candy and treats around to celebrate the spooky season! But ... READ MORE
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