F.R.E. Lunch: The Food and Resource Economics Podcast
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.
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 happening at UF around it!
Episode One will be released on World Water Day - Saturday March 22, 2025.
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
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Caleb Stair
Welcome back to FRE lunch, the official podcast of the University of Florida IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department. In each episode, we provide you with bite-sized lessons on the latest research happening in our field.
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Sarah Marc
But economics, only one facet of the whole solution.
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Alena Poulin
Thaaaaat's right! For our long term listeners, that new voice you're hearing is Sarah Marc. She and the UF Water Institute will be joining us for a special seven-episode season, diving deep into the fathoms of Florida's fresh water.
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Sarah Marc
Have you ever taken a trip to the springs only to, unfortunately, get caught up in some invasive plant species?
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Caleb Stair
Did you know that the water in your shower or sink could be reused to sprinkle your strawberries?
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Alena Poulin
And as I've always said, you can lead a horse to water, but how do you know it's safe to drink?
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Sarah Marc
In each episode this season, we'll be joined by at least two experts, one economist and one specialist, as we discuss these issues and more.
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Caleb Stair
So what are you waiting for? Listen in and join us. The water's fine.
