Tag: economic impact

Florida’s citrus industry still a vital economic force in state

by Ruth Hohl Borger

February 16, 2023

Despite challenges from diseases, land development trends and extreme weather, Florida’s citrus industry contributed $6.935 billion to the state’s economy in 2020-21. A just-released report from University of Florida economists, “2020-2021 ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Christa Court, Citrus, Citrus Industry, Citrus Research And Education Center, Economic Impact, Economic Impact Analysis Program

Farm City Week November 16-23, 2022

by patriciadnobles

December 1, 2022

Celebrated from November 16 through the 23, Farm City Week is a partnership between Farmers and the Community. The week’s celebration recognizes the beneficial partnerships between rural and urban communities that make American food safe ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture,
Tags: American Farmer, Economic Impact, Food Supply, Relationship Building

Food is Our Middle Name Podcast: What’s the deal with…food shortages?

by Tory Moore

November 18, 2022

Food shortages happen for a multitude of reasons but since COVID-19 these shortages seem more abundant than ever. And I think we all remember the great cream cheese shortage of 2021 at peak holiday cheesecake season! (Or maybe that’s just ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS
Tags: #FoodIsOurMiddleName, Agriculture, COVID, Covid-19, Economic Impact, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Department, Food Is Our Middle Name, Food Shortages, Food Supply Chain, Podcast, Supply Chain, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program

FAQs: Hurricane Ian impacts to beekeeping

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin

October 6, 2022

Honey bees not only create an agricultural product, they help facilitate the Florida agriculture industry, pollinating crops and bolstering our food supply. When Hurricane Ian made landfall last week, many of the local colonies were devastated, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beekeeping, Damage Assessment, Economic Impact, Honey Bee Research And Extension Lab, Honey Bees, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Recovery

375,000 acres of citrus in Ian’s path

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin

September 28, 2022

Hurricane-strength winds are expected across nearly 175,000 acres of citrus groves as Hurricane Ian follows its track along the Florida peninsula. An additional 200,000-plus acres of Florida’s hallmark crop may see tropical storm-force winds. Agriculture ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS
Tags: Christa Court, Citrus, Disaster Preparation, Economic Impact, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Recovery

In the heart of Florida’s strawberry season, an expert explains why they’re so wonderful

by Brad Buck

February 2, 2022

When you think of February, you might dream of a Happy Valentine’s Day, roses and romance. If you live in central Florida, you might also want to buy the very best strawberries. Many local fields are rife with the red fruit. Wael Elwakil, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Breeding, Economic Impact, Featured, Fruit And Vegetable Production, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Harvest, Hillsborough County, Special Topics, Strawberries, Strawberry Season, Taste, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, Valentine's Day, Wael Elwakil

Florida’s food supply chain industries asked to share how they fared in 2020

by Kristie Popa

February 18, 2021

Responses are sought from anyone who contributes to the food supply chain. Specifically, this is a call for responses from Florida businesses, but other responses are welcomed and will be assessed as part of a nationwide glimpse of COVID-19 ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agricultural Industry, Christa Court, Covid-19, Covid19, Economic Impact, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food Supply Chain, Survey

Upcoming event: Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference 2021

by Samantha Murray

January 28, 2021

The UF/IFAS food and resource economics department (FRED) hosts a conference each spring to examine critical policy issues facing Florida agribusiness leaders and provide insights on economic factors that can inform business and policy decisions. As ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Events, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agribusiness, Covid-19, Economic Impact, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Department, Pandemic

Economic Impacts of Independent Bait and Tackle Retailers

by Betty Staugler

July 21, 2015

NOAA just released their findings for a study where they evaluated the economics of independent marine recreational fishing bait and tackle retail stores. The results are in 2013 dollars and are reported for the U.S. and by federal fishery ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Bait And Tackle, Economic Impact, Recreational Fishing

UF study: Florida’s agricultural and natural resources industries remain strong since recession

by BLOGS.IFAS

July 17, 2013

Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Florida’s agriculture, natural resources and related food industries provided a $104 billion impact on the state in 2011 and have continued to improve since the 2008 recession, according to a new ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Forests, Livestock, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agriculture, Alan Hodges, Economic Impact, Food And Resource Economics, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, University Of Florida

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