Works (69)
2025 journal article
Exploring the Self-Perceived Needs of School-Based Agricultural Education Teachers
Journal of Agricultural Education.
2025 conference paper
Thinking and working like a scientist: Perceptions of animal science undergraduates in a research program [Poster presentation
American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference and Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Meeting. Presented at the American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference and Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Meeting, Irving, Texas, USA.
2024 conference paper
A Financial Management Simulation for College of Agriculture Undergraduates
American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference. Poster presented at the American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States.
Event: American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference at Atlanta, GA, United States on February 4-6, 2024
2024 conference paper
An agricultural study tour increases middle school social studies teachers’ agricultural knowledge and instructional practices
2024 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference. Poster presented at the 2024 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference, Wooster, OH, United States.
Event: 2024 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference at Wooster, OH, United States on June 24-28, 2024
2024 journal article
An assessment of capacity building activities for common interest farmer groups in Bangladesh
Development in Practice, 34(4), 491–511.

2024 journal article
An econometric analysis of factors affecting vegetable growers' interest in good agricultural practices: a case of rural Bangladesh
Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2.

2024 journal article
Assessing online readiness for a professional master’s degree program in agricultural education
Journal of Agricultural Education.
2024 journal article
Community College Transfer Students’ Agricultural Career Decision Making
NACTA Journal.
Ed(s): W. Warner
2024 conference paper
Comparing Virtual and In-Person Delivery of a Summer Agricultural Research Program For Women Undergraduates
17th Annual North Carolina State University Graduate Student Research Symposium. Poster presented at the 17th Annual North Carolina State University Graduate Student Research Symposium, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. https://grad.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024Abstracts.pdf
Event: 17th Annual North Carolina State University Graduate Student Research Symposium at Raleigh, North Carolina, USA on April 3, 2024
2024 journal article
Competencies and training needs of extension agents for educating farmers on genetically engineered crops in Uganda
Advancements in Agricultural Development, 5(1), 32–45.
2024 conference paper
Cultivating agricultural literacy: A study of middle school social studies teachers’ perspectives and practices in South Carolina
Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences Graduate Research Symposium. Presented at the Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences Graduate Research Symposium, Clemson, SC, USA.
Event: Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences Graduate Research Symposium at Clemson, SC, USA on August 19-20, 2024
2024 conference paper
Developing a Competency-based Registered Apprenticeship for Military Veteran
AgrAbility National Training Workshop. Poster presented at the AgrAbility National Training Workshop, Atlanta, GA, United States.
Event: AgrAbility National Training Workshop at Atlanta, GA, United States on March 25-28, 2024
2024 journal article
Enhancing safe vegetable cultivation through capacity development: Exploring the need for low-external-input utilization among farmers in Bangladesh
World Development Sustainability, 4, 100161.

2024 conference paper
Examining career adaptability and career intentions of extension interns: Implications for international extension education [Oral presentation
Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference. Presented at the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference, Inverness, Scotland.
Event: Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference at Inverness, Scotland on April 14-17, 2024
2024 chapter book
Preparing the Next Generation of Extension Professionals
2024 journal article
Were The “Best Made Better”? A Content Analysis of South Carolina 4-H Programming
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 12(2).
2023 conference paper
A career pathways web portal for student success
American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference. Poster presented at the American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference, Oklahoma City, OK, United States.
Event: American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference at Oklahoma City, OK, United States on February 15-17, 2023
2023 journal article
A summer agricultural research program enlarges community college students’ perceptions of agricultural careers
Advancements in Agricultural Development, 4(3), 41–53.

2023 conference paper
Agricultural Study Tour Impact on Agricultural Literacy of Middle School Social Studies Teachers
2023 NACTA Conference. Poster presented at the 2023 NACTA Conference, Las Cruces, NM.
Event: 2023 NACTA Conference at Las Cruces, NM on June 20-24, 2023
2023 journal article
An Analytic Needs Assessment for Extension Education: Views from Extension Professionals and Faculty
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 3.
2023 journal article
Effectiveness of online program engagement for 4-H members during the COVID-19 pandemic
Journal of Southern Agricultural Education Research, 73(1). http://jsaer.org/2023/09/07/effectiveness-of-online-program-engagement-for-4-h-members-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
2023 conference paper
Exploring the self-perceived needs of school-based agricultural education teachers
American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference. Presented at the American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference, Oklahoma City, OK, United States.
Event: American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference at Oklahoma City, OK, United States on February 2-7, 2023
2023 conference paper
Food Insecurity of Filipino Farmers [Poster presentation
Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences Graduate Research Symposium. Presented at the Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences Graduate Research Symposium, Georgetown, SC, United States.
Event: Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences Graduate Research Symposium at Georgetown, SC, United States on October 16-17, 2023
2023 conference paper
Holistic Preparation of Women for Careers in Bioinformatics, Genetics, and Genomic (BiGG) Sciences in a Summer Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates (REEU)
American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Presented at the American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, United States.
Event: American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting at Denver, CO, United States on August 12-16, 2023
2023 conference paper
Identifying School-Based Agricultural Education Teacher Needs and Support Gaps
American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference. Presented at the American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference, Oklahoma City, OK, United States.
Event: American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference at Oklahoma City, OK, United States on February 2-7, 2023
2023 journal article
Identifying school-based agricultural education teacher needs and support gaps
Advancements in Agricultural Development, 4(3), 117–130.

2023 conference paper
Studies of Occupations, Culture, & Innovations toward Agricultural Literacy (SOCIAL): An Introduction
Studies of Occupations, Culture, & Innovations toward Agricultural Literacy (SOCIAL): An Introduction. 2023 NACTA Conference. Poster presented at the 2023 NACTA Conference, Las Cruces, NM.
Event: 2023 NACTA Conference at Las Cruces, NM on June 20-24, 2023
2023 conference paper
Using Financial Management Simulation to Promote Healthy Financial Futures
Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education Symposium. Poster presented at the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education Symposium, New Orleans, LA, United States.
Event: Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education Symposium at New Orleans, LA, United States on November 29 - December 1, 2023
2022 journal article
A Scoping Study of United States Extension Professional Competencies
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension. https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/jhse/vol10/iss1/8
2022 conference paper
A career matrixamplifies community college advising and career development in agriculture
North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference Abstracts. Poster presented at the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference Abstracts, Wooster, OH.
2022 conference paper
A summer research experience for community college students enhances career development in the agricultural sciences
NACTA Conference. Poster presented at the NACTA Conference, Wooster, OH, United States.
2022 journal article
Aligning Instruction with Extension Professional Competencies for an Enhanced Undergraduate Extension Education Minor
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 12.

2022 conference paper
Explore BiGG Data addresses shortage of women in Bioinformatics, Genetics, and Genomic Sciences using undergraduate research and network mentoring
American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Poster presented at the American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
2022 journal article
Extension Education Trends and Research Needs: Views from Professionals and Faculty
Journal of Agricultural Education, 63(3), 73–82.
2022 conference paper
Extension internships build competencies for career readiness and interest in extension careers: Implications for international extension education
Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference. Poster presented at the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece.
2022 conference paper
Increasing Agricultural Literacy in Social Studies Teachers through Transformative Travel Experiences
American Association for Agricultural Education North Central Region Conference/National Learner-Centered Teaching Conference. Poster presented at the American Association for Agricultural Education North Central Region Conference/National Learner-Centered Teaching Conference, Columbia, MO.
2022 conference paper
Mentoring from women leaders inspires undergraduate women in a summer agricultural research program
NACTA Conference. Presented at the NACTA Conference, Wooster, OH United States.
2022 conference paper
Qualitative Analysis of South Carolina 4-H Programming during COVID-19 Pandemic
American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference. Presented at the American Association for Agricultural Education Southern Region Conference, New Orleans, LA USA. http://aaaeonline.org/resources/Documents/Southern%20Region/2022SouthernConference/2022SouthernAAAE_ResearchProceedings.pdf
2022 journal article
TikTok, Tomatoes, and Teenagers: Using New Social Media Apps to Connect Extension Education with Younger Audiences
Journal of Extension, 60(3).

2021 journal article
Developmental Evaluation for Extension Programs
Journal of Extension, 59(Autumn 2021).

2021 journal article
Tools for a Statewide Performance Appraisal System for Extension Professionals
Journal of Extension, 57(6).
2020 journal article
A Mixed-Methods Evaluation to Measure 4-H STEM Program Quality
Journal of Youth Development, 15(5), 203–219.

2020 journal article
Leadership Attainment of 14 Women in Agriculture: A Qualitative Study
Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, 17(1).
2020 journal article
Overview of a Statewide Extension Strategic Planning Process and Unintended Outcomes
Journal of Extension, 58(3).
2020 journal article
Perceptions of Youth, Parents, Community Volunteers, Corporate Volunteers, and 4-H Professionals about the 4- H STEM Career Pathway Model
Journal of Agricultural Education, 61(4), 15–29.
2020 journal article
Volunteer Training Needs for Successful 4-H STEM Programs
JOURNAL OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, 15(4), 97–109.

2019 journal article
A National Survey of Extension 4-H Professionals’ Perceptions of Professional Development Factors
Journal of Extension, 57(1). https://joe.org/joe/2019february/a2.php
2019 journal article
Case Studies for Student Engagement in Undergraduate Extension Education Courses
NACTA Journal. https://www.nactateachers.org/images/TeachingTips/Summer_2019/4_Case_Studies_for_Student_Engagement.pdf
2019 journal article
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for Extension Employees: An Exploratory Study
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 7(3), 92–114. https://www.jhseonline.com/article/view/906/753
2017 journal article
An Application of the RE-AIM Evaluation Framework
Journal of Extension, 55(3). https://www.joe.org/joe/2017june/iw1.php
2017 journal article
An Extension Application of the RE-AIM Evaluation Framework
Journal of Extension, 55(3). https://www.joe.org/joe/2017june/iw1.php
2017 journal article
Assessing the Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program Using Both County Coordinator and Extension Volunteer Perspectives
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension. https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/c8fe6e_f790739924ea4e348560fa84b37aabd9.pdf
2017 journal article
Youths Perceive Some Improvement in Substance Abuse Prevention Knowledge, Skills, and Assets from Participation in 4-H Health Rocks!
Journal of Extension, 55(4). https://joe.org/joe/2017august/rb9.php
2016 journal article
Marathon Month Promotes Healthy Lifestyles for Extension Employees
Journal of Extension, 54(5). https://joe.org/joe/2016october/iw4.php
2014 journal article
Appraising the Appraiser: Extension Agents' and County Directors' Perceptions of Their Appraisers
Journal of Extension, 52(2).
2014 journal article
Moving beyond the program: Incorporating healthy living behaviors throughout 4-H
Journal of Extension, (52), 4. http://www.joe.org/joe/2014august/comm2.php
2014 journal article
Sugar Free with Justin T
Journal of Extension, (52), 6. http://www.joe.org/joe/2014december/iw6.php
2013 journal article
Tennessee extension agents’ perceptions of performance appraisal
Journal of Extension, 51(3). http://www.joe.org/joe/2013june/a10.php
2011 journal article
Consistency and change in participatory action research: Reflections on a focus group study about how farmers learn
Journal of Qualitative Research, 16(3), 820–829. http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR16-3/piercy.pdf
2010 journal article
Farmer, agent, and specialist perspectives on preferences for learning among today’s farmers
Journal of Extension, 3(48). http://www.joe.org/joe/2010june/rb1.php
2010 journal article
Getting acquainted with free software
Journal of Extension, 48(3). http://www.joe.org/joe/2010june/tt7.php
2010 journal article
How farmers learn: Implications for agricultural educators
Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 25(1), 37–59.
2006 journal article
Assessing an Extension Plant Pest Diagnostic Center for Commercial Clients: Satisfaction, Savings, and Success
Journal of Extension, 44(4). http://www.joe.org/joe/2006august/rb7.php
2004 journal article
Training public school teachers to teach CHARACTER COUNTS!
Journal of Extension, 42(5). http://www.joe.org/joe/2004october/iw3.shtml
1999 journal article
Computer access, usage, and literacy of undergraduates in the agricultural sciences
NACTA Journal, 43(3), 20–29.
1999 journal article
Interpersonal Communication Strengthens Web-Based Instruction
Journal of Applied Communications, 83(3).

1998 journal article
What is Extension’s itinerary for information superhighway travel?
Journal of Extension, 36(6). https://www.joe.org/joe/1998december/comm1.php
journal article
Challenge to Bolster the Evidence Base for 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Programming
Journal of Extension, 58(1).
journal article
Perceptions of Job Competencies and Mentoring Program Development for Extension Administrative Assistants: A Focus Group Study of Multiple Extension Employee Groups
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension.