Food is Our Middle Name
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 literally our middle name. And throughout this season, we’ll explore your food questions alongside scientists and experts that live, breathe and EAT various aspects of food research and education. Follow along this season, we can’t wait to share what we have cooking.
Podcasting since 2022 • 7 episodes
Food is Our Middle Name
Latest Episodes
What's the deal with...global hunger?
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 gl...
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Episode 6
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59:09
What's the deal with...Florida cattle ranching?
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 T...
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Episode 5
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What's the deal with...farm technology?
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 Na...
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Episode 4
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42:00
What's the deal with...food shortages?
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......
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Episode 3
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40:58
What’s the deal with...careers in food?
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. (Spoi...
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Episode 2
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