C-FARE’s April 2026 webinar explores the drivers and consequences behind the growing focus on protein consumption.

 Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are more than a buzzword—they are reshaping conversations about diet quality, food affordability, public health, and consumer behavior.

This webinar explores Consumer Food Trends and the forces reshaping today’s food economy.

The Council on Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics webinar, “Agricultural R&D: A Neglected, Crucial Public Good,” examined the essential role of public agricultural research and development (R&D) in driving productivity growth, strengthening food security, and supporting environmental sustainability.

The December Council on Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics webinar presents findings from three Federally funded projects related to conservation agriculture and crop diversity in larger agricultural systems.  Protecting natural resources while improving farm profitability are two major goals of USDA.

The October C-FARE webinar highlights recent work on industrial organizations in agricultural economics, with a focus on how methods and applications have evolved and what they mean for today's food and agricultural markets.

This one-day preconference workshop will explore how food security and nutrition influence health outcomes across diverse populations, while connecting participants with leading economists and emerging research to spark new perspectives and collaborative ideas ahead of the AAEA Annual Meetings.

The September C-FARE webinar highlighted award-winning research and Extension outreach on timely regional economic development issues. Presentations included an analysis of willingness to pay for broadband services, a study on the relationship between educational attainment and poverty across seven southern states, and results from the Economic Opportunity Mapping (EOM) Project, which enabled communities to explore county-level business opportunities across industries.