Joseph Donaldson

Marsh, K. N., Eck, C. J., Layfield, K. D., & Donaldson, J. L. (2025). Exploring the Self-Perceived Needs of School-Based Agricultural Education Teachers. Journal of Agricultural Education. https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.v66i1.2467

Rahman, S., Donaldson, J. L., Merrill, M., Nestor, C., Pickworth, C., & McKee, K. (2025). 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.

Donaldson, J. L., Bird, C. L., Blosser, E. G., & Rahman, S. (2024). 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.

Rahman, S., Cherry, A. L., Donaldson, J. L., & Layfield, K. D. (2024). 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.

Farouque, M. G., Kabir, K. H., Roy, D., Rana, M. M., & Donaldson, J. L. (2024). An assessment of capacity building activities for common interest farmer groups in Bangladesh. Development in Practice, 34(4), 491–511. https://doi.org/10.1080/09614524.2024.2325415

Uddin, M. N., Akter, S., Roy, D., Dev, D. S., Mithun, M. N. A. S., Rahman, S., … Donaldson, J. L. (2024). An econometric analysis of factors affecting vegetable growers' interest in good agricultural practices: a case of rural Bangladesh. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-024-04545-1

Rossi, M. M., Layfield, D., Donaldson, J. L., Luo, Y., & Agudelo, P. (2024). Assessing online readiness for a professional master’s degree program in agricultural education. Journal of Agricultural Education. https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.v65i1.163

Whorley, G., Donaldson, J., & Lambert, M. (2024). Community College Transfer Students’ Agricultural Career Decision Making. NACTA Journal. https://doi.org/10.56103/nactaj.v68i1.143

Rahman, S., Donaldson, J. L., Gwinn, K. D., Stephens, C. A., Cregger, M. A., Emrich, S., … Onufrak, A. (2024). 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. Retrieved from https://grad.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024Abstracts.pdf

Mugwanya, N., Jayaratne, K. S. U., Bloom, J. D., Donaldson, J. L., & Delborne, J. (2024). Competencies and training needs of extension agents for educating farmers on genetically engineered crops in Uganda. Advancements in Agricultural Development, 5(1), 32–45. https://doi.org/10.37433/aad.v5i1.395

Cherry, A. L., Rahman, S., Layfield, K. D., & Donaldson, J. L. (2024). 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.

Kidd, S., Cruz, A., & Donaldson, J. L. (2024). 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.

Farouque, M. G., Uddin, M. N., Roy, D., Rahman, S., Kabir, K. H., & Donaldson, J. L. (2024). Enhancing safe vegetable cultivation through capacity development: Exploring the need for low-external-input utilization among farmers in Bangladesh. World Development Sustainability, 4, 100161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wds.2024.100161

Donaldson, J. L., Rahman, S., Farlow, S. E., & Rahman, A. (2024). 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.

Donaldson, J. L. (2024). Preparing the Next Generation of Extension Professionals. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108980562.015

Hood, L. B., Eck, C. J., Layfield, K. D., & Donaldson, J. L. (2024). Were The “Best Made Better”? A Content Analysis of South Carolina 4-H Programming. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.55533/2325-5226.1484

Whorley, G., Donaldson, J., & Lambert M., D. (2023). 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.

Donaldson, J. L., Gwinn, K. D., Stephens, C., Chmely, S. C., & Moody, T. (2023). A summer agricultural research program enlarges community college students’ perceptions of agricultural careers. Advancements in Agricultural Development, 4(3), 41–53. https://doi.org/10.37433/aad.v4i3.315

Reid, W., Layfield, K. D., Eck, C. J., Donaldson, J. L., Park, D., & Bailey, B. N. (2023). 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.

Donaldson, J. L., Graham, D., Arnold, S., Taylor, L., & Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2023). An Analytic Needs Assessment for Extension Education: Views from
            Extension Professionals and Faculty. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 3. https://doi.org/10.55533/2325-5226.1388

Hood, L. B., Eck, C. J., Layfield, K. D., & Donaldson, J. L. (2023). Effectiveness of online program engagement for 4-H members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Southern Agricultural Education Research, 73(1). Retrieved from http://jsaer.org/2023/09/07/effectiveness-of-online-program-engagement-for-4-h-members-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/

Marsh, K., Eck, C., Donaldson, J. L., & Layfield, K. D. (2023). 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.

Cherry, A. L., Layfield, K. D., Eck, C. J., & Donaldson, J. L. (2023). 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.

Gwinn, K. D., Donaldson, J. L., Cregger, M. A., Emrich, S., Hadziabdic, D., Hagaman, M. J., … Trout Fryxell, R. T. (2023). 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.

Marsh, K., Eck, C., Donaldson, J. L., & Layfield, K. D. (2023). 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.

Marsh, K. N., Eck, C. J., Layfield, K. D., & Donaldson, J. L. (2023). Identifying school-based agricultural education teacher needs and support gaps. Advancements in Agricultural Development, 4(3), 117–130. https://doi.org/10.37433/aad.v4i3.347

Layfield, K. D., Donaldson, J. L., & Bailey, B. N. (2023). Studies of Occupations, Culture, & Innovations toward Agricultural Literacy (SOCIAL): An Introduction. 2023 NACTA Conference. Poster presented at the 2023 NACTA Conference, Las Cruces, NM.

Bird, C., & Donaldson, J. L. (2023). 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.

Donaldson, J. L., & Vaughan, R. (2022). A Scoping Study of United States Extension Professional Competencies. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension. Retrieved from https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/jhse/vol10/iss1/8

Whorley, G., Donaldson, J., & Lambert M., D. (2022). 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.

Donaldson, J. L., Farlow, S. E., Gwinn, K. D., & Stephens, C. A. (2022). 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.

Donaldson, J. L., Warner, W., Bruce, J., Morgan, J., Edwards, H. C., & Vaughan, R. (2022). Aligning Instruction with Extension Professional Competencies for an
            Enhanced Undergraduate Extension Education Minor. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 12. https://doi.org/10.55533/2325-5226.1437

Gwinn, K. D., Cregger, M., Donaldson, J. L., Emrich, S., Hadziabdic, D., Moore, J., … Trout Fryx, R. T. (2022). 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.

Donaldson, J. L., Graham, D. L., Arnold, S., Taylor, L. K., & Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2022). Extension Education Trends and Research Needs: Views from Professionals and Faculty. Journal of Agricultural Education, 63(3), 73–82. https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.2022.03073

Donaldson, J. L., & Jayaratne, K. S. U. (2022). 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.

Hagaman, M. J., Donaldson, J. L., Layfield, K. D., & Bailey, B. (2022). 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.

Hunley, L., Donaldson, J. L., Farlow, S., Gwinn, K. D., Stephens, C. A., Cregger, M. A., … Staton, M. (2022). Mentoring from women leaders inspires undergraduate women in a summer agricultural research program. NACTA Conference. Presented at the NACTA Conference, Wooster, OH United States.

Hood, L., Eck, C. J., Layfield, K. D., & Donaldson, J. L. (2022). 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. Retrieved from http://aaaeonline.org/resources/Documents/Southern%20Region/2022SouthernConference/2022SouthernAAAE_ResearchProceedings.pdf

Simpson, C., & Donaldson, J. (2022). TikTok, Tomatoes, and Teenagers: Using New Social Media Apps to Connect Extension Education with Younger Audiences. Journal of Extension, 60(3). https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.60.03.09

Donaldson, J., & Franck, K. (2021). Developmental Evaluation for Extension Programs. Journal of Extension, 59(Autumn 2021). https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.59.04.05

Donaldson, J. (2021). Tools for a Statewide Performance Appraisal System for Extension Professionals. Journal of Extension, 57(6). https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.57.06.05

Donaldson, J. L., & Franck, K. L. (2020). A Mixed-Methods Evaluation to Measure 4-H STEM Program Quality. Journal of Youth Development, 15(5), 203–219. https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2020.835

Donaldson, J., Franck, K., & Baker, M. B. (2020). Challenge to Bolster the Evidence Base for 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Programming. Journal of Extension, 58(1). https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.58.01.23

Brawner, S., Stephens, C. A., Yamagata-Lynch,, L., & Donaldson, J. L. (2020). Leadership Attainment of 14 Women in Agriculture: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.33423/jlae.v17i1.2791

Donaldson, J., & Hastings, S. (2020). Overview of a Statewide Extension Strategic Planning Process and Unintended Outcomes. Journal of Extension, 58(3). https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.58.03.29

Donaldson, J. L., Swart, J. W., & Richards, J. K. (2020). 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, 3. https://doi.org/10.54718/smzs7112

Donaldson, J. L., & Franck, K. L. (2020). 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. https://doi.org/10.5032/jae.2020.04015

Franck, K. L., & Donaldson, J. L. (2020). Volunteer Training Needs for Successful 4-H STEM Programs. JOURNAL OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, 15(4), 97–109. https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2020.856

Donaldson, J. L., Gallimore, L., & Swanson, D. (2019). A National Survey of Extension 4-H Professionals’ Perceptions of Professional Development Factors. Journal of Extension, 57(1). Retrieved from https://joe.org/joe/2019february/a2.php

Donaldson, J. L. (2019). Case Studies for Student Engagement in Undergraduate Extension Education Courses. NACTA Journal. Retrieved from https://www.nactateachers.org/images/TeachingTips/Summer_2019/4_Case_Studies_for_Student_Engagement.pdf

Donaldson, J. L., & Franck, K. L. (2019). Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for Extension Employees: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 7(3), 92–114. Retrieved from https://www.jhseonline.com/article/view/906/753

Downey, L. H., Peterson, D. J., Donaldson, J. L., & Hardman, A. (2017). An Application of the RE-AIM Evaluation Framework. Journal of Extension, 55(3). Retrieved from https://www.joe.org/joe/2017june/iw1.php

Downey, L. H., Peterson, D. J., Donaldson, J. L., & Hardman, A. (2017). An Extension Application of the RE-AIM Evaluation Framework. Journal of Extension, 55(3). Retrieved from https://www.joe.org/joe/2017june/iw1.php

Bumgarner, N. R., & Donaldson, J. L. (2017). Assessing the Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program Using Both County Coordinator and Extension Volunteer Perspectives. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension. Retrieved from https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/c8fe6e_f790739924ea4e348560fa84b37aabd9.pdf

Reeves, K. T., Donaldson, J. L., Naylor, M., & LeBleu, L. (2017). Youths Perceive Some Improvement in Substance Abuse Prevention Knowledge, Skills, and Assets from Participation in 4-H Health Rocks! Journal of Extension, 55(4). Retrieved from https://joe.org/joe/2017august/rb9.php

Donaldson, J. L., Bell, B. A., Toman, J. J., & Hastings, S. (2016). Marathon Month Promotes Healthy Lifestyles for Extension Employees. Journal of Extension, 54(5). Retrieved from https://joe.org/joe/2016october/iw4.php

Donaldson, J. (2014). Appraising the Appraiser: Extension Agents' and County Directors' Perceptions of Their Appraisers. Journal of Extension, 52(2), 2. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.52.02.03

Franck, K. L., Donaldson, J. L., Toman, J., & Moody, T. (2014). Moving beyond the program: Incorporating healthy living behaviors throughout 4-H. Journal of Extension, (52), 4. Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2014august/comm2.php

Thomas, J. B., & Donaldson, J. L. (2014). Sugar Free with Justin T. Journal of Extension, (52), 6. Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2014december/iw6.php

Donaldson, J. L., & French, R. L. (2013). Tennessee extension agents’ perceptions of performance appraisal. Journal of Extension, 51(3). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2013june/a10.php

Piercy, F. P., Franz, N. K., Donaldson, J. L., & Richard, R. (2011). 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. Retrieved from http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR16-3/piercy.pdf

Franz, N. K., Piercy, F. P., Donaldson, J. L., Richard, R., & Westbrook, J. R. (2010). Farmer, agent, and specialist perspectives on preferences for learning among today’s farmers. Journal of Extension, 3(48). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2010june/rb1.php

Donaldson, J. L. (2010). Getting acquainted with free software. Journal of Extension, 48(3). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2010june/tt7.php

Franz, N. K., Piercy, F. P., Donaldson, J. L., Richard, R., & Westbrook, J. R. (2010). How farmers learn: Implications for agricultural educators. Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 25(1), 37–59.

Donaldson, J., Hale, F. A., Bost, S., Windham, A., Stebbins, T., & Cook, D. (2006). Assessing an Extension Plant Pest Diagnostic Center for Commercial Clients: Satisfaction, Savings, and Success. Journal of Extension, 44(4). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2006august/rb7.php

Donaldson, J. L. (2004). Training public school teachers to teach CHARACTER COUNTS! Journal of Extension, 42(5). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2004october/iw3.shtml

Donaldson, J. L., Thomson, J. S., Whittington, P. R., & Nti, N. O. (1999). Computer access, usage, and literacy of undergraduates in the agricultural sciences. NACTA Journal, 43(3), 20–29.

Donaldson, J. L., & Thomson, J. S. (1999). Interpersonal Communication Strengthens Web-Based Instruction. Journal of Applied Communications, 83(3). https://doi.org/10.4148/1051-0834.2142

Donaldson, J. L. (1998). What is Extension’s itinerary for information superhighway travel? Journal of Extension, 36(6). Retrieved from https://www.joe.org/joe/1998december/comm1.php