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

UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics

20 episodes

2 days ago

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 ...

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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 ...

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Social Sciences

Natural Sciences

Episodes (20/20)

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

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 ...

2 weeks ago

15 minutes

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

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! Send us a text 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 ...

2 weeks ago

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

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 SciencesDr. Sergio Alvarez, Associate Professor of Tourism Economics in Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central FloridaThis episode covers a wide range of topics including how tourism serves as a way to provide a valuation for...

1 month ago

18 minutes

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

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. Send us a text 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 fo...

2 months ago

18 minutes

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

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 U...

3 months ago

17 minutes

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

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. More Resources Hall, N.D. The Safe Drinking Water Act at 50 years. Nat Water 2, 1132–1133 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44221-024-00356-wFlorida Well Owner Network website: https://water.ifas.ufl.edu/well/ What Homeowners Should Do if Public Wastewater Treatment Plants Are Disrupted After a Hurricane https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu...

4 months ago

19 minutes

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

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. Send us a text 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 ...

5 months ago

17 minutes

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

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. Send us a text The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their sole responsibility do not represent positions, policies or opinion of the...

6 months ago

20 minutes

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

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 th...

7 months ago

22 minutes

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

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...

7 months ago

1 minute

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

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...

9 months ago

18 minutes

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

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 inte...

9 months ago

13 minutes

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

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.Additional Resources:NC State Extensi...

10 months ago

17 minutes

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

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.Send us a ...

11 months ago

14 minutes

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

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.Send us a textThe opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their sole responsibility do not represent positions, policies or opinion of ...

1 year ago

17 minutes

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

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...

1 year ago

17 minutes

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

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 ...

1 year ago

14 minutes

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

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. Send us a textThe opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their sole responsibility do not represent positions, polici...

1 year ago

17 minutes

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

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.Additional Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Economic Impact Analysis Program: https://fred.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/economic-i...

1 year ago

17 minutes

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

Introducing F.R.E. Lunch

Send us a textThe 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 be email at fre@ifas.ufl.edu

1 year ago

1 minute