Tag: Food and Resource Economics

Master of Agribusiness Alumnus Hope Nelson Joins FRE as Academic Program Specialist

by Alena Poulin
October 3, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Hope Nelson, a recent alumnus of our Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program and a new academic program specialist for the UF/IFAS Department of Food and Resource Economics (FRE). After earning ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness
Tags: Alumni, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Alumni, Master Of Agribusiness, Master Of Agribusiness Alumni

Preparing to Assess and Report Agricultural Losses and Damages Following Hurricane Helene

by Alena Poulin and Christa Court

September 25, 2024

As Florida braces for the arrival of Hurricane Helene, agricultural producers are preparing their farms and ranches to mitigate its impacts. During this time, it is also critical that they prepare to assess and report any losses and damages ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation
Tags: Agricultural Damage Assessments, Disaster Assessment, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Recovery, Food And Resource Economics, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery

Dr. Thomas Anderson joins the University of Florida as an Assistant Professor of Food and Resource Economics

by Alena Poulin
September 16, 2024

Dr. Thomas Anderson first dove into marine resource economics research at the University of Florida as an undergraduate student.  Now, several years and a Ph.D. later, he is returning to UF, not as a student but as an assistant professor of ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS
Tags: Food And Resource Economics

Dr. Conner Mullally to serve as editor for Applied Economic and Perspectives and Policy

by Alena Poulin
September 9, 2024

Dr. Conner Mullally, associate professor of Food and Resource Economics at the University of Florida, has been selected to serve a three-year term as an editor for the Applied Economic and Perspectives and Policy (AEPP) beginning in September ... READ MORE

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UF/IFAS FRE Seminar: FIU’s Dr. Abu Shonchoy Explores Seasonal Poverty Dynamics and Potential Savings Strategies Solutions

by Alena Poulin
September 5, 2024

Each semester, the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department curates a dynamic seminar series featuring leading scholars in agricultural and applied economics. These seminars are designed to inform, engage and inspire our colleagues at ... READ MORE

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Tags: Food And Resource Economics, FRE Seminar Series

Research into India’s Mining Industry Reveals Positive Impact of Mining Operations on Female Agency

by Alena Poulin
September 3, 2024

As a natural resource and environmental economist, Dr. James Ji emphasizes the importance of using economics to understand and address the societal impacts of resource use and environmental change. For example, how does mining minerals in countries ... READ MORE

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Tags: Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Awards

How a Potential Cattle Disease Outbreak Could Impact the Industry: The Economic Considerations

by Alena Poulin
August 26, 2024

In 2023, the average person in the United States consumed about 57.6 pounds of beef. Although that number is projected to decrease slightly in 2024, beef remains a major part of the American diet and the American economy. However, like many ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Cattle Industry, Florida Cattle, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Research, FRE Lunch Podcast, Undergraduate Research, United States Cattle, Zoonotic Diseases

UF Ph.D. Student Roberto Koeneke chairs Graduate Student Section of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA)

by Alena Poulin
August 21, 2024

UF Ph.D. student in Food and Resource Economics and Economic Impact Analysis Program Graduate Research Assistant Roberto Koeneke played a vital role in organizing this year’s Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) annual meeting ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Food And Resource Economics

Environmental Economist Weizhe Weng participates in Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Scholars Program

by Alena Poulin
August 20, 2024

Dr. Weizhe Weng, environmental economist and assistant professor in the Department of Food and Resource Economics at UF, is currently participating as a mentee in the prestigious Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE) Scholars ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Food And Resource Economics

Dr. Misti Sharp Receives 2024 AETR Article of the Year Award

by Alena Poulin
August 15, 2024

Growing up in Arkansas, competing regularly with the National FFA throughout high school, and even attending the University of Arkansas for her undergraduate studies, Dr. Misti Sharp has always had a deep passion for agricultural production ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agribusiness, Food And Resource Economics, Teaching, Teaching Resources

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