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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While finishing his undergraduate degree was a major step for UF Food and Resource Economics Alumnus Drew Blanton, it is not the end of his academic journey in Gainesville. And yet, as one of the CALS Top 10 Seniors and recipient of the 2026 CALS ... READ MORE
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For UF Food & Resource Economics undergraduate coordinator and associate instructional professor Dr. Misti Sharp, student mentorship is all about the stories. “I love getting to know the “story” behind each person I meet knowing ... READ MORE
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According to Dr. Jaclyn Kropp, professor of Food and Resource Economics (FRE) at the University of Florida, guiding students is a privilege that she does not take for granted. “I truly believe that my success as an educator is reflected ... READ MORE
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This May, the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department (FRE) was thrilled to recognize Dr. Yujuan Gao as the newest graduate of our Ph.D. in Food and Resource Economics program. Gao, who was supervised during her Ph.D. program by ... READ MORE
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Xumin Zhang, Instructional Assistant Professor in the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department, received the 2026 Outstanding Teaching of a Course Award from the Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) during their annual meeting ... READ MORE
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Dr. Lijun “Angelia” Chen, assistant professor in the Food and Resource Economics Department, was recognized this spring with the Southern Agricultural Economics Association’s Emerging Scholar Award in recognition of her exceptional teaching ... READ MORE
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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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