F.R.E. Lunch: The Food and Resource Economics Podcast Tue, 19 May 2026 09:08:37 -0400 http://Fred.ifas.ufl.edu/fre-lunch-podcast en-us © 2026 F.R.E. Lunch: The Food and Resource Economics Podcast yes 3aa20b6b-9858-5849-b770-afe337d3b477 fre@ifas.ufl.edu UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics episodic false 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, we'll serve bite-sized lessons on the latest research in agricultural and applied economics, showcasing the many ways FRE students and faculty are using research to understand and address the complex issues facing agricultural and natural resource industries. 

So we hope you'll join us. Our easily digestible format will be sure to bring you back for seconds.
 
Class Notes can also be found on our website, a teaching resource designed to allow episodes to be seamlessly incorporated into existing classroom curriculums. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Florida Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Applied Economics, Food and Resource Economics UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics fre@ifas.ufl.edu https://storage.buzzsprout.com/h4gt0l5hd83h67d0f24xqc42uwsn?.jpg F.R.E. Lunch: The Food and Resource Economics Podcast http://Fred.ifas.ufl.edu/fre-lunch-podcast Alena Poulin Caleb Stair Crops over Concrete: How Agricultural Conservation Easements Keep Florida Green Crops over Concrete: How Agricultural Conservation Easements Keep Florida Green Each spring, Earth Day saves as an international reminder about the importance of environmental conservation, which includes preserving rural lands and promoting thoughtful growth.

Here in the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department, assistant professor and extension economist Dr. Nathan Palardy has spent the last several years developing an integrated research and extension program focused on agricultural conservation easement programs, a policy mechanism designed to do just that.

Our hosts sat down with FRE undergraduate senior Kimberly Miranda-Ramos and her honors thesis advisor Dr. Nathan Palardy to learn more about the types of programs available, the costs and benefits of enacting agricultural conservation easement programs, and the important role these programs can play as a policy tool for preserving the state's agricultural heritage while encouraging thoughtful and directed growth.

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]]> Each spring, Earth Day saves as an international reminder about the importance of environmental conservation, which includes preserving rural lands and promoting thoughtful growth.

Here in the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department, assistant professor and extension economist Dr. Nathan Palardy has spent the last several years developing an integrated research and extension program focused on agricultural conservation easement programs, a policy mechanism designed to do just that.

Our hosts sat down with FRE undergraduate senior Kimberly Miranda-Ramos and her honors thesis advisor Dr. Nathan Palardy to learn more about the types of programs available, the costs and benefits of enacting agricultural conservation easement programs, and the important role these programs can play as a policy tool for preserving the state's agricultural heritage while encouraging thoughtful and directed growth.

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-19033975 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 902 full false Introducing the Wayne T Davis Ag. & Rural Entrepeneurship Program Introducing the Wayne T Davis Ag. & Rural Entrepeneurship Program Send us Fan Mail

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-18784327 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 897 full false Wine and Weather: Adaptation of the Global Wine Industry Wine and Weather: Adaptation of the Global Wine Industry Happy Valentines Day from FRE Lunch!

As many prepare to celebrate their loved ones with gifts of chocolate, and candle-lit dinners paired with wine, we sat down with two experts to adjust how the wine industry is adapting to increase resilience in the face of extreme weather events such as wildfire and hail storms.

John Sporing is the former executive director of the American Wine Society, founder and owner of the wine travel and education company A Life Well Drunk, and a lifelong regional economist.

Dr. Jaclyn Kropp is an assistant professor in the UF Food and Resource Economics Department who has recently focused her research on how crop insurance policies on wine grapes have evolved to account for the risk of smoke taint after wildfires. 

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]]> Happy Valentines Day from FRE Lunch!

As many prepare to celebrate their loved ones with gifts of chocolate, and candle-lit dinners paired with wine, we sat down with two experts to adjust how the wine industry is adapting to increase resilience in the face of extreme weather events such as wildfire and hail storms.

John Sporing is the former executive director of the American Wine Society, founder and owner of the wine travel and education company A Life Well Drunk, and a lifelong regional economist.

Dr. Jaclyn Kropp is an assistant professor in the UF Food and Resource Economics Department who has recently focused her research on how crop insurance policies on wine grapes have evolved to account for the risk of smoke taint after wildfires. 

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-18635124 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1075 full false New Year, New Field: The Tools Shaping Modern Experimental Economics Research New Year, New Field: The Tools Shaping Modern Experimental Economics Research Happy New Year From FRE Lunch! 

In this episode, Dr. Bachir Kassas, associate professor in FRE and founder of the UF/IFAS Economic Experiment Lab joins us to discuss how the neuroeconomic tools used in his research help  us better understand decision making, and how that understanding relates to policy making, marketing, and individual decision making to promote healthy eating. 

For current UF students interested in participating in EEL research, you can sign up to be a part of their study participant database here: https://uffred.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qrrqHhvUeQFA0K

This season of FRE Lunch is also a celebration of our department's 100th anniversary! For more info about our history and planned events, visit: go.ufl.edu/FRE-100-years


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]]> Happy New Year From FRE Lunch! 

In this episode, Dr. Bachir Kassas, associate professor in FRE and founder of the UF/IFAS Economic Experiment Lab joins us to discuss how the neuroeconomic tools used in his research help  us better understand decision making, and how that understanding relates to policy making, marketing, and individual decision making to promote healthy eating. 

For current UF students interested in participating in EEL research, you can sign up to be a part of their study participant database here: https://uffred.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qrrqHhvUeQFA0K

This season of FRE Lunch is also a celebration of our department's 100th anniversary! For more info about our history and planned events, visit: go.ufl.edu/FRE-100-years


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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-18548125 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500 1129 full false Celebrate 100 Years of Food & Resource Economics - Special Centennial Season Celebrate 100 Years of Food & Resource Economics - Special Centennial Season Happy 100th Birthday to FRE!

That's right, 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of our department. To celebrate this season of FRE Lunch will focus on providing an overview of all our different research areas that have impacted the state of Florida, as well as our national and global food systems.

To learn more about our plans for events surrounding the Centennial, visit go.ufl.edu/FRE-100-Years

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]]> Happy 100th Birthday to FRE!

That's right, 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of our department. To celebrate this season of FRE Lunch will focus on providing an overview of all our different research areas that have impacted the state of Florida, as well as our national and global food systems.

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-18513675 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 83 4 trailer false Perfect Poinsettias Purchased Periodically: The UF Environmental Hort. Club's Annual Plant Sale Perfect Poinsettias Purchased Periodically: The UF Environmental Hort. Club's Annual Plant Sale Did you know that the University of Florida is home to the largest student run plant sale in the United States? Each December, the Environmental Horticulture Club sells thousands of Poinsettias to fund their organization's activities year-round, but the work actually starts all the way back in August when they first receive the plants to raise. To learn more about the logistics behind this plant sale, and why people value ornamental plants to begin with, we're joined by Erin Alvarez, UF lecturer and faculty advisor to the club, and Brian Do, current club president. 

The 2025 UF Poinsettia Sale will Take Place on December 4th (Appointment Only) & 5th (Walk-Ins Welcome). For more info about the club, the sale, or to make an appointment, visit their website: https://sites.google.com/site/ufhortclub/poinsettia-sale

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]]> Did you know that the University of Florida is home to the largest student run plant sale in the United States? Each December, the Environmental Horticulture Club sells thousands of Poinsettias to fund their organization's activities year-round, but the work actually starts all the way back in August when they first receive the plants to raise. To learn more about the logistics behind this plant sale, and why people value ornamental plants to begin with, we're joined by Erin Alvarez, UF lecturer and faculty advisor to the club, and Brian Do, current club president. 

The 2025 UF Poinsettia Sale will Take Place on December 4th (Appointment Only) & 5th (Walk-Ins Welcome). For more info about the club, the sale, or to make an appointment, visit their website: https://sites.google.com/site/ufhortclub/poinsettia-sale

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-18227344 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1061 3 3 full false Farms & Feasts: A Thanksgiving Tribute to Agricultural Production Farms & Feasts: A Thanksgiving Tribute to Agricultural Production Happy Thanksgiving from the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department! 

In this episode, we're focused on the hard work that sometimes goes unnoticed, but is critical to putting food on the table for our holiday feasts and everyday meals. 

FRE undergraduate student Savannah Bailey and AEC assistant instructional professor Dr. Heather Young join us to discuss their experiences growing up on cattle farms in Florida and Upstate New York, and how CALS can serve as a connector for students to their food systems. 

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]]> Happy Thanksgiving from the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department! 

In this episode, we're focused on the hard work that sometimes goes unnoticed, but is critical to putting food on the table for our holiday feasts and everyday meals. 

FRE undergraduate student Savannah Bailey and AEC assistant instructional professor Dr. Heather Young join us to discuss their experiences growing up on cattle farms in Florida and Upstate New York, and how CALS can serve as a connector for students to their food systems. 

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-18172833 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1185 3 2 full false Trick, Treat or Technology? Precision Agriculture in Florida's Sugarcane Industry Trick, Treat or Technology? Precision Agriculture in Florida's Sugarcane Industry Happy Halloween from FRE Lunch!

While millions of people around the U.S. are getting ready to celebrate and fill their trick or treating bags with delicious candy, the FRE Lunch podcast sat down with UF Double Gator and Master of Agribusiness alumni Joshua Jantz to learn more about how the implementation of precision agriculture technology by his company, U.S. Sugar is helping maximize efficiency and sustainability in the production of sugarcane, one of the sweeteners responsible for many of our favorite Halloween Treats!


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  • AskIFAS : https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/collections/sugarcane_cultural_practices

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]]> Happy Halloween from FRE Lunch!

While millions of people around the U.S. are getting ready to celebrate and fill their trick or treating bags with delicious candy, the FRE Lunch podcast sat down with UF Double Gator and Master of Agribusiness alumni Joshua Jantz to learn more about how the implementation of precision agriculture technology by his company, U.S. Sugar is helping maximize efficiency and sustainability in the production of sugarcane, one of the sweeteners responsible for many of our favorite Halloween Treats!


More Resources:

  • U.S. Sugar Website: https://www.ussugar.com/
  • AskIFAS : https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/collections/sugarcane_cultural_practices

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-18096798 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 922 3 1 full false Tis the Season for Economics! Tis the Season for Economics! FRE Lunch is back, with a very seasonal season all about the economics behind some of our favorite holiday traditions in our upcoming special mini-series!

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]]> FRE Lunch is back, with a very seasonal season all about the economics behind some of our favorite holiday traditions in our upcoming special mini-series!

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-18008959 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 55 3 trailer false From Currents to Capital: The Economics of Freshwater Tourism & Recreation Management From Currents to Capital: The Economics of Freshwater Tourism & Recreation Management Join us for the final episode of our Freshwater Economics Season as we discuss all things tourism! 

We are joined today by two expert guests:

  • Dr. Taylor Stein, Professor of Ecotourism in the UF School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
  • Dr. Sergio Alvarez, Associate Professor of Tourism Economics in Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida

This episode covers a wide range of topics including how tourism serves as a way to provide a valuation for our precious water resources, the costs and considerations behind effective recreation management, and a real life example of how these concepts can be seen played out at Wekiva Springs in Central Florida. 

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]]> Join us for the final episode of our Freshwater Economics Season as we discuss all things tourism! 

We are joined today by two expert guests:

  • Dr. Taylor Stein, Professor of Ecotourism in the UF School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
  • Dr. Sergio Alvarez, Associate Professor of Tourism Economics in Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida

This episode covers a wide range of topics including how tourism serves as a way to provide a valuation for our precious water resources, the costs and considerations behind effective recreation management, and a real life example of how these concepts can be seen played out at Wekiva Springs in Central Florida. 

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-17923616 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1135 full false Befuddled by BMPs? A Guide to Florida's Agricultural Water Usage Befuddled by BMPs? A Guide to Florida's Agricultural Water Usage In this episode of the Fresh Water Economics Season, we are joined by two guests, Christa Court and Jay Capasso, to discuss Best Management Practices (BMPs) and how they relate to Florida's Agricultural Water Usage.

Christa Court is an associate professor in the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department and Director of the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program.

 Jay Capasso is the Northeast Florida Regional Specialized Extension Agent focusing on water resources. He is based at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center – Suwannee Valley in Live Oak. 

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]]> In this episode of the Fresh Water Economics Season, we are joined by two guests, Christa Court and Jay Capasso, to discuss Best Management Practices (BMPs) and how they relate to Florida's Agricultural Water Usage.

Christa Court is an associate professor in the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department and Director of the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program.

 Jay Capasso is the Northeast Florida Regional Specialized Extension Agent focusing on water resources. He is based at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center – Suwannee Valley in Live Oak. 

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-17629932 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1098 2 6 full false HABs & Invasive Species: Fighting Florida's Ecosystem Disruptors HABs & Invasive Species: Fighting Florida's Ecosystem Disruptors In this episode we are joined by three guests to tackle two topics that are causing major disruption to Florida's freshwater ecosystems: Harmful Algal Blooms and Invasive Species!

Abhishek Rajan and Liam Corcoran are graduate students in the Food and Resource Economics Department, whose work with Dr. Olesya Savchenko has focused on the management of hydrilla: Florida's most expensive aquatic plant invader. 

Dr. Lisa Krimsky is a Regional Water Resources Extension Agent (RSA) IV for the UF/IFAS Southeast District whose work centers around the control and management of harmful algal blooms in Florida's lakes and coastal waters.

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]]> In this episode we are joined by three guests to tackle two topics that are causing major disruption to Florida's freshwater ecosystems: Harmful Algal Blooms and Invasive Species!

Abhishek Rajan and Liam Corcoran are graduate students in the Food and Resource Economics Department, whose work with Dr. Olesya Savchenko has focused on the management of hydrilla: Florida's most expensive aquatic plant invader. 

Dr. Lisa Krimsky is a Regional Water Resources Extension Agent (RSA) IV for the UF/IFAS Southeast District whose work centers around the control and management of harmful algal blooms in Florida's lakes and coastal waters.

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-17502205 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1027 2 5 full false From Wells to Wellness: Understanding Florida's Drinking Water Systems From Wells to Wellness: Understanding Florida's Drinking Water Systems In this episode, Drs. Weizhe Weng, Andrea Albertin and Yilin Zhuang join us to discuss rules, regulations, and treatment for Florida's drinking water systems.


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]]> In this episode, Drs. Weizhe Weng, Andrea Albertin and Yilin Zhuang join us to discuss rules, regulations, and treatment for Florida's drinking water systems.


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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-17370450 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1187 2 4 full false Andrea Albertin Weizhe Weng Yilin Zhuang Alena Poulin Caleb Stair Reclaimed Water Reservations: Unpacking the "Yuck’"Factor Reclaimed Water Reservations: Unpacking the "Yuck’"Factor Olesya Savchenko, assistant professor of food and resource economics, and Don Rainey, UF/IFAS Extension Specialist, discuss Reclaimed Water reality and perceptions and how it impacts Florida Agriculture.

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]]> Olesya Savchenko, assistant professor of food and resource economics, and Don Rainey, UF/IFAS Extension Specialist, discuss Reclaimed Water reality and perceptions and how it impacts Florida Agriculture.

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-17266434 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1028 2 3 full false Nutrients & Nuance: The Complicated Science Behind Effective Water Communications Nutrients & Nuance: The Complicated Science Behind Effective Water Communications A Rose by any other name would smell as sweet - but does word choice impact our opinions?

In this episode, Dr. Sadie Hundemer, assistant professor of Agricultural Education and Communication, discusses the study of human behavior, and how understanding mental models and trusted sources can improve the way we talk about water science issues. 

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]]> A Rose by any other name would smell as sweet - but does word choice impact our opinions?

In this episode, Dr. Sadie Hundemer, assistant professor of Agricultural Education and Communication, discusses the study of human behavior, and how understanding mental models and trusted sources can improve the way we talk about water science issues. 

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-16991011 Wed, 07 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1233 2 2 full false The Soggy Sunshine State: Figuring Out Florida's Freshwater The Soggy Sunshine State: Figuring Out Florida's Freshwater From precipitation to perception, this season of FRE Lunch is all about the economics of fresh water!

Today we are joined by podcast guest Dr. Matt Cohen, Director of the UF Water Institute to provide an overview of Florida's freshwater and the challenges associated with its management. The Water Institute brings together collaborators across disciplines at UF, and will be partnering with us this season to highlight the interdisciplinary research and solutions related to Florida freshwater that are being researched and carried out by faculty members and students at the University of Florida.

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]]> From precipitation to perception, this season of FRE Lunch is all about the economics of fresh water!

Today we are joined by podcast guest Dr. Matt Cohen, Director of the UF Water Institute to provide an overview of Florida's freshwater and the challenges associated with its management. The Water Institute brings together collaborators across disciplines at UF, and will be partnering with us this season to highlight the interdisciplinary research and solutions related to Florida freshwater that are being researched and carried out by faculty members and students at the University of Florida.

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-16791880 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1363 2 1 full false Matt Cohen Alena Poulin Caleb Stair Season 2 Coming Soon! Join us for a Deep Dive into Freshwater Economics with the UF Water Institute Season 2 Coming Soon! Join us for a Deep Dive into Freshwater Economics with the UF Water Institute Known as the Sunshine State, Florida is also synonymous with water. And so, it’s no surprise that as our state’s flagship university, the University of Florida is renowned for its expertise in water-related research. 

That is why, we are excited to announce the launch of our second season of FRE Lunch – The Food and Resource Economics Podcast. This season, we will be partnering with the UF Water Institute to bring you a total of 8 episodes all about Florida’s fresh water and the research happening at UF around it! 

Episode One will be released on World Water Day - Saturday March 22, 2025.

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]]> Known as the Sunshine State, Florida is also synonymous with water. And so, it’s no surprise that as our state’s flagship university, the University of Florida is renowned for its expertise in water-related research. 

That is why, we are excited to announce the launch of our second season of FRE Lunch – The Food and Resource Economics Podcast. This season, we will be partnering with the UF Water Institute to bring you a total of 8 episodes all about Florida’s fresh water and the research happening at UF around it! 

Episode One will be released on World Water Day - Saturday March 22, 2025.

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-16724323 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400 67 2 trailer false Love Your Leftovers: Tackling Food Waste on College Campuses Love Your Leftovers: Tackling Food Waste on College Campuses Happy Valentine’s Day from F.R.E. Lunch! Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner out or cooking a meal at home, there’s one big question—where are your leftovers going?

In part two of our first-ever two-part episode, we're diving deeper into the behavioral science behind efforts to reduce food waste on college campuses with guest expert Dr. Olesya Savchenko, assistant professor of food and resource economics. This episode explores her research into how food waste in college dining halls can be reduced through educational campaigns that increase awareness which could eventually promote long-term behavioral change. Tune in to learn about the economic and environmental impact of food waste and discover strategies to influence choice architecture to make campus dining more sustainable.

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]]> Happy Valentine’s Day from F.R.E. Lunch! Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner out or cooking a meal at home, there’s one big question—where are your leftovers going?

In part two of our first-ever two-part episode, we're diving deeper into the behavioral science behind efforts to reduce food waste on college campuses with guest expert Dr. Olesya Savchenko, assistant professor of food and resource economics. This episode explores her research into how food waste in college dining halls can be reduced through educational campaigns that increase awareness which could eventually promote long-term behavioral change. Tune in to learn about the economic and environmental impact of food waste and discover strategies to influence choice architecture to make campus dining more sustainable.

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-16589752 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1110 1 9 full false Scrapped Snacks - Exploring Food Waste Reduction on College Campuses Scrapped Snacks - Exploring Food Waste Reduction on College Campuses Did you know that, according to the National Resources Defense Council, 22 million pounds of food is wasted annually on college campuses? 

In today's episode, we'll discuss the economics of food waste, and some of the strategies such as composting, trayless dining, and educational efforts that are being used by the University of Florida to reduce food waste on campus. We are joined by expert guest Maddie Kowalewski, Sustainability Manager for Florida Fresh Dining. 

For students interested in learning more about Project Clean Plate, the dates of the next two events are February 5, 2025 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the Food Hall at Gator Corner and February 12, 2025 from 12:30 - 2 pm in The Eatery at Broward.

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]]> Did you know that, according to the National Resources Defense Council, 22 million pounds of food is wasted annually on college campuses? 

In today's episode, we'll discuss the economics of food waste, and some of the strategies such as composting, trayless dining, and educational efforts that are being used by the University of Florida to reduce food waste on campus. We are joined by expert guest Maddie Kowalewski, Sustainability Manager for Florida Fresh Dining. 

For students interested in learning more about Project Clean Plate, the dates of the next two events are February 5, 2025 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the Food Hall at Gator Corner and February 12, 2025 from 12:30 - 2 pm in The Eatery at Broward.

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UF Office of Sustainability - Campus Food Initiatives

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-16492590 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500 791 1 8 full false Forestry & Finance: The Economics of U.S. Christmas Tree Farms Forestry & Finance: The Economics of U.S. Christmas Tree Farms As temperatures drop this December, we sat down with Dr. Jamie Dinkins Bookwalter and Dr. Will Kohlway, two Christmas tree specialists from North Carolina State Extension. Join us for the final episode of 2024 as we discuss the economic impacts of the forestry industry, the ecosystem services forests provide, the unique Christmas Tree farm industry in North Carolina, and how North Carolina's Christmas tree farms were impacted by Hurricane Helene this year.

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]]> As temperatures drop this December, we sat down with Dr. Jamie Dinkins Bookwalter and Dr. Will Kohlway, two Christmas tree specialists from North Carolina State Extension. Join us for the final episode of 2024 as we discuss the economic impacts of the forestry industry, the ecosystem services forests provide, the unique Christmas Tree farm industry in North Carolina, and how North Carolina's Christmas tree farms were impacted by Hurricane Helene this year.

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-16307230 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1025 1 7 full false Small Businesses, Big Impact: Potential Futures for Clothing Production in Florida Small Businesses, Big Impact: Potential Futures for Clothing Production in Florida November is National Entrepreneurship Month! To celebrate, we interview Food and Resource Undergraduate alumnus Emma Biggers about her small business, how she applies the lessons learned through her major to running it, and the research project it inspired where she sought to evaluate the economic feasibility of an entirely local cotton t-shirt supply chain in Florida where the cotton would produced, processed into textiles, and distributed to clothing stores like hers all in state.

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]]> November is National Entrepreneurship Month! To celebrate, we interview Food and Resource Undergraduate alumnus Emma Biggers about her small business, how she applies the lessons learned through her major to running it, and the research project it inspired where she sought to evaluate the economic feasibility of an entirely local cotton t-shirt supply chain in Florida where the cotton would produced, processed into textiles, and distributed to clothing stores like hers all in state.

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-16193619 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500 845 1 6 full false Buying into Bigfoot: Cryptid Tourism’s Boost to Local Economies Buying into Bigfoot: Cryptid Tourism’s Boost to Local Economies Happy Halloween! In this very special episode, we sit down with the UF Smathers Libraries marketing and communications team to discuss their latest Sasquatch themed marketing campaign and are even visited by a ghost - I mean guest - from episode 1, Dr. Christa Court, to learn about the direct and indirect effects of Cryptid Tourism on local economies.

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]]> Happy Halloween! In this very special episode, we sit down with the UF Smathers Libraries marketing and communications team to discuss their latest Sasquatch themed marketing campaign and are even visited by a ghost - I mean guest - from episode 1, Dr. Christa Court, to learn about the direct and indirect effects of Cryptid Tourism on local economies.

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-16003876 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1050 1 5 full false Alex Avelino Christa Court Alena Poulin Caleb Stair Beer and Business - The Economic Impact of Craft Beer in America Beer and Business - The Economic Impact of Craft Beer in America In this episode, Nathan Palardy, assistant professor of Food and Resource Economics, joins the F.R.E. lunch podcast team to discuss how craft breweries impact local economies, and his research into the policies surrounding beer sales in the United States.


Note: This episode was initially scheduled for release in September, but was delayed due to the wide-ranging impacts of Hurricane Helene across the Southeastern United States. Some areas mentioned in this episode, such as Asheville, NC. were severely impacted and are still recovering. For more resources about all stages of Disaster Preparation, Response, and Recovery, visit the following sources:






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]]> In this episode, Nathan Palardy, assistant professor of Food and Resource Economics, joins the F.R.E. lunch podcast team to discuss how craft breweries impact local economies, and his research into the policies surrounding beer sales in the United States.


Note: This episode was initially scheduled for release in September, but was delayed due to the wide-ranging impacts of Hurricane Helene across the Southeastern United States. Some areas mentioned in this episode, such as Asheville, NC. were severely impacted and are still recovering. For more resources about all stages of Disaster Preparation, Response, and Recovery, visit the following sources:






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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-15847999 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1024 1 4 full false How Potential Disease Outbreaks Could Impact the United States Cattle Industry: The Economic Considerations How Potential Disease Outbreaks Could Impact the United States Cattle Industry: The Economic Considerations 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 Sumner, a Spring 2024 alumnus of the Food and Resource Economics Program and current graduate student at Oklahoma State University, joins us to discuss her honors thesis project - 'Moo'd Swings: Potential Disease Hazards Facing the U.S. Cattle Industry

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]]> 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 Sumner, a Spring 2024 alumnus of the Food and Resource Economics Program and current graduate student at Oklahoma State University, joins us to discuss her honors thesis project - 'Moo'd Swings: Potential Disease Hazards Facing the U.S. Cattle Industry

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-15668686 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400 844 1 3 full false The United States Shark Fin Ban The United States Shark Fin Ban 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. 

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]]> 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. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-15480172 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1041 Shark Finning, Sharks, Marine Economics, US Shark Fin Ban, Shark Fins, Global Trade, International Trade, Economics 1 2 full false Andrew Ropicki Alena Poulin Caleb Stair How Hurricanes Affect Florida Agriculture: Assessing Short-Term Economic Impacts How Hurricanes Affect Florida Agriculture: Assessing Short-Term Economic Impacts 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.

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Economic Impact Analysis Program: https://fred.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/economic-impact-analysis-program/
USDA Farm Service Agency: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/index

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]]> 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.

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Economic Impact Analysis Program: https://fred.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/economic-impact-analysis-program/
USDA Farm Service Agency: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/index

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]]> Buzzsprout-15325770 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1076 Hurricanes, Economic Impacts, Florida Agriculture, Hurricane Impacts, Hurricane Economic Impacts, Disaster Economics, Food and Resource Economics, Agricultural Economics, Regional Economics 1 1 full false Christa Court Alena Poulin Caleb Stair Introducing F.R.E. Lunch Introducing F.R.E. Lunch Send us Fan Mail

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]]> UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Buzzsprout-15264685 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400 77 trailer false