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FRE Lunch: The Food and Resource Economics Podcast episodes
- Risk, Rice, & Research: How Development Economics Can Help Improve Crop Insurance Options in South Asia
In this episode, we are joined by FRE Associate Professor Patrick Ward to discuss the history of the field of Development Economics as well as his research efforts in South Asia studying different forms of risk mitigation to crop insurance packages.
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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 [email protected]Intro and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.
21 min - Estimating & Enterprise: UF/IFAS Extension Commodity Budgets for Florida Agribusiness
In this episode, our hosts are joined by Extension Economist and UF Food & Resource Economics Ph.D. alumnus Dr. Kevin Athearn to discuss enterprise budgets!
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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 [email protected]Intro and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.
16 min - What's the Future for Florida's Finger Limes? Exploring the Market Potential for Emerging Specialty Crops
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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 [email protected]Intro and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.
18 min - Sparklers and Seasonal Spending: The Economics Behind America's 250th Birthday Celebration
In this episode of FRE Lunch, hosts Caleb Stair and Alena Poulin discuss statistics released by the National Retail Federation, the American Farm Bureau Federation, the American Pyrotechnic Association, and the American Automobile Association, and how the money spent by consumers during the 2026 Independence Day Holiday period can have a multiplier effect on the economy.
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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 [email protected]Intro and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.
15 min - The Ruckus About Restaurant Recalls: How Food Safety Issues Can Impact Consumer Perceptions and the Bottom Line
In this episode, recent undergraduate alumni Morgan Smith and her honors thesis advisor Dr. Suzanne Thornsbury discuss their work together on understanding the impact a recall notice can have on a food business.
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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 [email protected]Intro and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.
23 min - 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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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 [email protected]Intro and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.
16 min - Introducing the Wayne T Davis Ag. & Rural Entrepeneurship Program
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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 [email protected]Intro and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.
15 min - Wine and Weather: Adaptation of the Global Wine Industry
Happy Valentine's Day from FRE Lunch!
As many people plan to celebrate this holiday with their loved ones, enjoying gifts of wine and chocolate, we sat down with UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Professor Jaclyn Kropp & former American Wine Association executive director John Sporing to discuss how extreme weather events can effect this unique agricultural industry.
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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 [email protected]Intro and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.
18 min - 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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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 [email protected]Intro and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.
19 min - 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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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 [email protected]Intro and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.
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About FRE 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, 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.
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.