Rebecca Swenson

I am an Associate Professor of Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resource Communication at the University of Minnesota. My research program focuses on how topics and debates related to agriculture, food, and the environment are discussed in the media, by organizations, and among audience members. Specifically, I study concepts like community, engagement and dialogue that are core to understanding communication’s role in building relationships.

I also teach agricultural communication and marketing courses that include topics like science communication, strategic communication, professional writing, audience research, communication evaluation, business presentations, project management, and team communication content. I have been honored for excellence in teaching and undergraduate education. I am a recipient of the Horace T. Morse - Alumni award for outstanding contributions to undergraduate education. I also received the "innovation in undergraduate education" award from CFANS and the "outstanding professor" award from the CFANS Student Board.