Andrea Rissing's research uses diverse qualitative methods to explore US agriculture in a global context. Foci include innerworkings of sustainable food systems, agrarian change, and farmland and livelihood equity.

Mauricio Bellon researches how true cost accounting of food can lead to policy solutions and business decisions that move us toward a more sustainable food system.

Allison Lansman contributes to the Swette Center's research on projects related to nutrition and public health.