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

In this episode, recent undergraduate alumni Morgan Smith and her honors thesis advisor Dr. Suzanne Thornsbury discuss their work together on understanding the impact a recall notice can have on a food business. Send us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

Each spring, Earth Day saves as an international reminder about the importance of environmental conservation, which includes preserving rural lands and promoting thoughtful growth.Here in the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department, assistant professor and extension economist Dr. Nathan Palardy has spent the last several years developing an integrated research and extension program focused on agricultural conservation easement programs, a policy mechanism designed to do just that.Our hosts sat down with FRE undergraduate senior Kimberly Miranda-Ramos and her honors thesis advisor Dr. Nathan Palardy to learn more about the types of programs available, the costs and benefits of enacting agricultural conservation easement programs, and the important role these programs can play as a policy tool for preserving the state's agricultural heritage while encouraging thoughtful and directed growth.Send us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

Send us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

Happy Valentines Day from FRE Lunch!As many prepare to celebrate their loved ones with gifts of chocolate, and candle-lit dinners paired with wine, we sat down with two experts to adjust how the wine industry is adapting to increase resilience in the face of extreme weather events such as wildfire and hail storms.John Sporing is the former executive director of the American Wine Society, founder and owner of the wine travel and education company A Life Well Drunk, and a lifelong regional economist.Dr. Jaclyn Kropp is an assistant professor in the UF Food and Resource Economics Department who has recently focused her research on how crop insurance policies on wine grapes have evolved to account for the risk of smoke taint after wildfires. Send us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

Happy New Year From FRE Lunch! In this episode, Dr. Bachir Kassas, associate professor in FRE and founder of the UF/IFAS Economic Experiment Lab joins us to discuss how the neuroeconomic tools used in his research help  us better understand decision making, and how that understanding relates to policy making, marketing, and individual decision making to promote healthy eating. For current UF students interested in participating in EEL research, you can sign up to be a part of their study participant database here: https://uffred.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qrrqHhvUeQFA0KThis season of FRE Lunch is also a celebration of our department's 100th anniversary! For more info about our history and planned events, visit: go.ufl.edu/FRE-100-yearsSend us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

Happy 100th Birthday to FRE!That's right, 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of our department. To celebrate this season of FRE Lunch will focus on providing an overview of all our different research areas that have impacted the state of Florida, as well as our national and global food systems.To learn more about our plans for events surrounding the Centennial, visit go.ufl.edu/FRE-100-YearsSend us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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-saleSend us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

Happy Thanksgiving from the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department! In this episode, we're focused on the hard work that sometimes goes unnoticed, but is critical to putting food on the table for our holiday feasts and everyday meals. FRE undergraduate student Savannah Bailey and AEC assistant instructional professor Dr. Heather Young join us to discuss their experiences growing up on cattle farms in Florida and Upstate New York, and how CALS can serve as a connector for students to their food systems. Send us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 our favorite Halloween Treats!More Resources:U.S. Sugar Website: https://www.ussugar.com/AskIFAS : https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/collections/sugarcane_cultural_practicesSend us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 our precious water resources, the costs and considerations behind effective recreation management, and a real life example of how these concepts can be seen played out at Wekiva Springs in Central Florida. Send us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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.Christa Court is an associate professor in the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department and Director of the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program. Jay Capasso is the Northeast Florida Regional Specialized Extension Agent focusing on water resources. He is based at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center – Suwannee Valley in Live Oak. Send us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 UF/IFAS Southeast District whose work centers around the control and management of harmful algal blooms in Florida's lakes and coastal waters.Send us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 ResourcesHall, 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/mrec/2024/09/27/what-to-do-if-public-wastewater-treatment-plants-are-disrupted-after-a-hurricane/ Well Surveillance Program: https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/drinking-water/well-surveys.htmlSend us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 that are being researched and carried out by faculty members and students at the University of Florida.For more info on the UF Water Institute, visit https://waterinstitute.ufl.edu/Send us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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.Send us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 be reduced through educational campaigns that increase awareness which could eventually promote long-term behavioral change. Tune in to learn about the economic and environmental impact of food waste and discover strategies to influence choice architecture to make campus dining more sustainable.Resources:Dr. Olesya Savchenko Faculty Directory PageEvery plate counts: Evaluation of a food waste reduction campaign in a university dining hallSend us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 interested in learning more about Project Clean Plate, the dates of the next two events are February 5, 2025 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the Food Hall at Gator Corner and February 12, 2025 from 12:30 - 2 pm in The Eatery at Broward.Additional Resources:UF Office of Sustainability - Campus Food InitiativesUSDA Food Waste & LossSDSU Extension - Food Waste in Schools and Strategies to Reduce ItSend us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 Extension - Christmas Trees ProgramDr. Jamie Bookwalter - Directory PageDr. Will Kohlway - Directory PageStatistics from Today's Episode:Oswalt , S. (2019, April). The state of the Forest. USDA. Florida Forests. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (December 2023) 2023 U.S. Forestry Economic Contributions by State. Arkansas Center for Forest Business. (November 2024). Christmas tree: plans among U.S. consumers in 2024. Statista.(November 2021).  Time to put up the Christmas tree in the United States 2021. Statista.(January 2024) 2023 Season Recap. National Christmas Tree Association.(November 2024) Christmas tree: plans among U.S. consumers in 2024, by age group. Statista.Ferrell, J. & Richardson, S. (December 2024) Real v. Artificial: The Christmas Tree Decision. Red River Radio.(November 2024) Planned expenditure for Christmas decorations in the United States 2024. Statista.Camberg, N. (December 2024). Mapped: Where US Christmas trees come from. WMTW.(2020) Fire related home product sales in supermarkets in the United States in 2019. Statista.Send us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 severely impacted and are still recovering. For more resources about all stages of Disaster Preparation, Response, and Recovery, visit the following sources:UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation & RecoveryFlorida Extension Disaster Education NetworkFlorida Farm Bureau Helene ResourcesSend us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 at Oklahoma State University, joins us to discuss her honors thesis project - 'Moo'd Swings: Potential Disease Hazards Facing the U.S. Cattle IndustryMore ResourcesUF/IFAS CALS Honors Resources: Honors Forms & Resources - College of Agricultural and Life Sciences - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - UF/IFAS (ufl.edu)Send us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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 Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

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-impact-analysis-program/USDA Farm Service Agency: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/indexSend us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.

Send us Fan MailThe 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 [email protected] and Outro Music - "Just Kidding" - Ahjay Stelino. Used under the Mixkit Stock Music Free License.