Agriculture, food, consumer, business, markets, trade
Water is an essential input to agriculture, but the growing demand for water, coupled with climate and other environmental changes, necessitates sustainable water use and management practices within the agribusiness sector. This is crucial for ensuring food security and the long-term viability of the agricultural industry.

Jeffrey Englin
Professor
Morrison School of Agribusiness
- 480/727-1124
- Santan Hall 235C
Jeffrey Englin has published on issues related to the environment and natural resources.
Carola Grebitus
Dean’s Council Distinguished Professor and Professor
Morrison School of Agribusiness
- 480/727-4098
- Santan Hall
Carola Grebitus’ current research includes consumer preferences for local food, urban agriculture, and sustainable (food) products; willingness to pay for new technologies; and the influence of food labeling on purchasing.
Renee Hughner
Associate Professor
Morrison School of Agribusiness
- 480/727-1570
- Santan Hall 235L
Renée Shaw Hughner is an associate professor in the Morrison School of Agribusiness. Broadly, her research lies in the areas of food marketing as it relates to consumer behavior, health, nutrition, and education. Her research has focused on understanding the role of labels in consumer decision making. Current projects also include the examination of food systems in alleviating food insecurity. Dr. Hughner currently serves as Vice Chairwoman on the Board of the Arizona Food & Drug Industry Education Foundation and is former Chairwoman of the National Grocers Association Food Industry University Coalition. She is a recipient of the Huizingh Outstanding…
Ashok Mishra
Professor
Morrison School of Agribusiness
- 480/727-1288
- SANTAN HALL, Suite 235 | Mail Code:1780 7231 E Sonoran Arroyo Mall
Ashok Mishra’s research interests lie in food policy and focuses on the economic performance of global agribusiness as a result of production efficiency, mergers and acquisitions, and volatile commodity prices.
Troy Schmitz
School Director and Professor
Morrison School of Agribusiness
- 480/727-1566
- 235K San Tan Hall Polytechnic Campus
Troy Schmitz is Professor and Director of the Morrison School of Agribusiness. His areas of expertise include global food and agricultural policy analysis, applied welfare economics, food security, and data analytics.