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 ...
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Beer and Business - The Economic Impact of Craft Beer in America
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Oktoberfest is celebrated starting in late September, but local craft breweries are driving economic activity all year-long! Dr. Nathan Palardy, assistant professor of Food and Resource Economics, joins us for this episode to share his knowledge on how the craft brewing industry creates jobs, drives foot traffic to other local businesses, and more!…
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How Potential Disease Outbreaks Could Impact the United States Cattle Industry: The Economic Considerations
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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 thes…
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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…
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How Hurricanes Affect Florida Agriculture: Assessing Short-Term Economic Impacts
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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 hur…
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