F.R.E. Lunch, the official podcast of the Food and Resource Economics Department, has been awarded Gold by the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) in the category of Electronic Media: Audio News, Programs, Podcasts, and Spots. The ... READ MORE
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Known as the Sunshine State, Florida is also synonymous with water. Our state boasts many beautiful beaches and is home to the vast Floridian Aquifer, providing drinking water to nearly 10 million people and feeding into numerous springs and ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, , Water
From stale French fries to spoiled milk, edible food that, for whatever reason, goes unconsumed after being made available for human consumption represents a major problem from many perspectives, economic, environmental, and otherwise. According ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Every year when the winter holiday season comes around, we're reminded of the many different products from the forestry industry which are to thank for holiday traditions. This includes things such as chestnuts roasting on an open fire, wood ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Forests
The holiday season is here! As many are filling their shopping carts with gifts for loved ones from businesses small and large, we interviewed small business owner and UF Food and Resource Economics alumna Emma Biggers for the latest episode ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, UF/IFAS Teaching
Halloween is here! And with it, economic impacts galore. But what about the mysterious creatures known as Cryptids driving economic impacts through tourism year-round? In this month's episode of the F.R.E. Lunch Podcast, we delve into the world ... READ MORE
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While working for a local craft brewery in college, FRE assistant professor Nathan Palardy never sold a single beer. However, the brewery sold plenty of tours. "At the time, Georgia had regulations that said you couldn't sell beer directly ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research,
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
From Jaws to Shark Week, society’s fascination with sharks feeds a desire to know more about these predators of the deep and ensure that they are being sustainably and ethically harvested. To that end, the latest episode of F.R.E. Lunch: ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife
Hurricanes and other natural disasters pose a major threat to people and industries, bringing with them severe winds and intense flooding. When these events occur, conducting damage and loss assessments is a critical part of the recovery process. The ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Research