The UF/IFAS Department of Food and Resource Economics is thrilled to celebrate the well-deserved recognition of faculty member Dr. Olesya Savchenko, who was recently granted promotion to associate professor, achieving tenure status. Savchenko, ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
While many students start their Ph.D. journey unsure of if research or teaching will suit them best, for FRE Instructional Associate Professor Caleb Stair, whose two parents were both teachers, it was never a question of joining the family business. “I ... READ MORE
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UF Food and Resource Economics Associate Professor Patrick Ward was recently recognized for his innovative teaching – not by a committee of his peers, but by the very students he aims to guide their learning through his Quantitative Methods ... READ MORE
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The annual Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Case Study competition challenges the best and brightest graduate students across the discipline to take the theoretical skills learned in the classroom and use them to address ... READ MORE
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It may be cliche to say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but in the Local Food Economics Data Visualization Challenge at this year’s Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) annual meeting, that’s exactly what UF ... READ MORE
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From a lightsaber battle with the Mothman to a trio of witches and a fully stocked Farmer’s Market Booth, the halls of McCarty Hall A are bound to surprise you every October during the Agricultural Economics Club’s annual Halloween Walkthrough ... READ MORE
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As we begin the Fall 2026 semester, the UF/IFAS Department of Food and Resource Economics is thrilled to welcome a familiar face back to the McCarty Hall, as Dr. Ting Cao joins the faculty as our newest assistant instructional professor. Cao, ... READ MORE
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The path from Gator Preview to graduation is rarely a straight line. However, by letting her passions serve as a compass through the twists and turns, Morgan Smith's persistence led her to one of the highest achievements within the UF/IFAS College ... READ MORE
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To think of Florida is to think of the state’s citrus industry, and as the industry continues to adapt to new challenges such as citrus greening, one avenue being explored is the HLB tolerant finger lime. However, with any new crop, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
After graduating from high school with her A.A., Savannah Bailey arrived at the University of Florida and turned a daunting transition into upper-level coursework into a legacy of leadership and community building on campus. Her drive ... READ MORE
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