Food and Resource Economics
"FRED" departmental programs reflect the diversity of Florida's agriculture which has more than 50 major commodities. The Department has 32 faculty members involved in a full range of research, extension, and teaching programs including Agricultural Marketing and Policy, Production/Farm Management, International Trade and Development, Marine Economics, Natural Resources, Community/Regional Development, and Labor Economics. In addition to 30 faculty members located at the main campus in Gainesville, three faculty are found at research and education centers located throughout the state. --- Food and Resource Economics Department website
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Editorial Team
- Lisa House - Chair, Approver
- Susan Gildersleeve - ICS Editor
- Bill Messina, Jr. - Editor
RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
Measuring Agriculture Research and Development Return on Investment: Relevance for Florida
FE1148/FE1148by Julia Delaney Ulrich, Suzanne Thornsbury, Christa Court, and Amanda B. HeinzmannJuly 8, 2024This publication describes why science and research are critical to the future success of agriculture. It provides an overview of challenges to evaluating outcomes of research investments and some common approaches to measuring returns. The authors summarize emerging federal science and research priorities significant for Florida agriculture. The publication is intended as a helpful reference for Florida producers, taxpayers, and state government agencies. It is part of a series that examines federal policies relevant to specialty crops.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises
The Florida Handbook of Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation: Federal Legislation
FE761/FE761by Michael T. Olexa and Christopher HillJune 18, 2024 Circular 1139, a multi-part handbook by Michael T. Olexa and Ian Goldfarb, helps Floridians recognize which agricultural and household activities may involve solid and hazardous wastes. It also provides an introduction to the agencies and statutes that govern solid and hazardous waste disposal. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, December 2013.Critical Issue: Other
The Florida Handbook of Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation: Table of Contents
FE758/FE758by Michael T. Olexa and Christopher HillJune 18, 2024The Florida Handbook of Solid and Hazardous Waste RegulationCritical Issue: Other
The United States Orange Industry: Declining Production and Climbing Imports
FE1145/FE1145by A. Malek Hammami, Yi Li, and Zhengfei GuanJune 13, 2024The US orange industry has been grappling with declining production since the early 2000s due to the outbreak of the Huanglongbing disease and various other challenges. To meet the market demand, the United States increasingly relies on imports, notably those from Mexico and Chile. This publication further explores the factors contributing to this trend and discusses potential solutions. Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises
The Florida Handbook of Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation: Overview
FE760/FE760by Michael T. Olexa and Christopher HillJune 11, 2024 Circular 1139, a multi-part handbook by Michael T. Olexa and Ian Goldfarb, helps Floridians recognize which agricultural and household activities may involve solid and hazardous wastes. It also provides an introduction to the agencies and statutes that govern solid and hazardous waste disposal. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, December 2013.
Critical Issue: Other
