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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 ...
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Food is everywhere. Whether you are a foodie that spends the weekend exploring the latest trendy eatery or crafting a homecooked meal is how you unwind each day, food is important for all of us...because, you know, we all eat! But how do our favorite foods get to our plate? What is up with the food shortages we’ve recently experienced? And what about careers in food...is it all about farming? Here at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, food is quite literal ...
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As we wrap up the final episode of this season’s podcast we think it best to take a step back and look at food-related issues on a global scale. UF/IFAS works to improve the lives of Floridians and beyond...even those across the globe. For our final episode, we sit down with UF/IFAS senior vice-president Dr. Angle and the Global Food Systems Instit…
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What's the deal with...Florida cattle ranching?
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Certain stretches of Florida interstate are lined with miles and miles of cows grazing on green, palm tree filled pastures. But what are all those cows used for? Are those the cows we eat or cows that produce milk? UF/IFAS’s Todd Thrift and cattle rancher Jim Strickland join us to discuss Florida’s cow-calf industry (we’re the 10th largest in the n…
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Technology is rapidly advancing in many different industries, but what about agriculture technology? Drones? Artificial intelligence? How does this benefit farmers and does it benefit shoppers? UF/IFAS experts Kati Migliaccio and Nathan Boyd sit down to discuss the latest and greatest in farming technology. We discuss how advances in farming techno…
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Food shortages happen for a multitude of reasons but since COVID-19 these shortages seem more abundant than ever. And I think we all remember the great cream cheese shortage of 2021 at peak holiday cheesecake season! (Or maybe that’s just me...) On this episode, Bob revisits the podcast alongside Christa Court, the director of the UF/IFAS Economic …
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This week we serve up a two-part episode. Part one, we sat down with Dean Turner and Cathy Carr, leaders in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences to discuss the incredible range of fascinating careers in the food industry. (Spoiler alert: It does not always involve a farm...or even being outside!) Later, we chat with Hope Hersh - a …
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What's the deal with...Florida agriculture?
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On the first episode of the Food Is Our Middle Name podcast, we sit down with Bob Hochmuth to discuss Florida’s deeply rooted history in agriculture. He shares the breadth and depth of Florida’s agricultural industry. Resources: UF/IFAS ag facts booklet: https://branding.ifas.ufl.edu/downloads/uploads/Extension%20Brochures/IFAS/Florida-Ag-Fast-Fact…
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Introducing: The UF/IFAS Food is Our Middle Name podcast...we can't wait to share what we have cooking. To learn more about UF/IFAS and how food IS our middle name, visit: ifas.ufl.edu/food/By UF/IFAS
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