UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics

F.R.E. Lunch: The Food and Resource Economics Podcast

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Have you ever wondered why the chicken crossed the road and now costs twice as much at your local grocery store? Maybe you're curious about how alligators, beer, and Bigfoot can all be major drivers of economic activity. Then join us at the table for a monthly serving of F.R.E. Lunch, the official podcast of the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department (FRE). Whether you're an aspiring economist or an inquisitive individual who wants to learn more about how consumer behavior shapes our relationship with food and natural resource systems, this is the podcast for you! In each episode...

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How Potential Disease Outbreaks Could Impact the United States Cattle Industry: The Economic Considerations 30.08.2024 14:04

This month's episode of F.R.E. Lunch: The Food and Resource Economics Podcast explores the potential threats posed by a zoonotic disease outbreak to the U.S. Cattle Industry and provides a unique look into the undergraduate research opportunities available to UF/IFAS College of Agriculture & Life Sciences students looking to complete an honors thesis project. In this episode, Shelby Sumn...

The United States Shark Fin Ban 26.07.2024 17:21

Since 2022, United States policy has made it illegal to sell or buy shark fins in the United States. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Andrew Ropicki, UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Assistant Professor and marine economics specialist for Florida Sea Grant, to discuss the economic considerations behind the policy and other efforts to reduce shark finning. Send us Fan Mail The opinions exp...

How Hurricanes Affect Florida Agriculture: Assessing Short-Term Economic Impacts 28.06.2024 17:56

Dr. Christa Court is an Assistant Professor of Regional Economics in the UF Food and Resource Economics Department and Director for the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program. In this episode, Dr. Court joins us to explain how her team uses economic research to estimate the short term impacts of Agriculture Damages and Losses sustained when a hurricane hits Florida. Additional Resources Mentione...

Introducing F.R.E. Lunch 17.06.2024 1:17

Send us Fan Mail The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their sole responsibility do not represent positions, policies or opinion of the University of Florida, UF/IFAS, or the UF/IFAS Department of Food and Resource Economics. Got thoughts on the episode, questions for us, or an idea for what we should cover next? Reach out to us by email at fre@ifas.ufl.edu Intro and Outro Music - &...