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
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
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
Intro and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.
