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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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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At this year’s Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) annual meeting, undergraduate students from across the country gathered to compete in a Spreadsheet Competition. This event was designed to simulate real-world data analysis ... READ MORE
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Launching officially in Fall 2025, the Data Analytics for Applied Economics and Agribusiness minor is the first of its kind to be offered at the undergraduate level at the University of Florida. Department faculty designed this new minor ... READ MORE
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From participating in her local high school’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) to receiving recognition by the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) as a distinguished food and resource economics undergraduate teacher, Misti ... READ MORE
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For over 20 years, the case study competition hosted by the Graduate Student Section at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association has served as an arena for Food and Resource Economics graduate students to showcase their ability to ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Having lived on the Chilean coast for many years, Adams Ceballos-Concha has spent his entire life closely linked to the ocean, which would become the driving passion behind his research in the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics (FRE) Ph.D. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching