Dr. James Newton Barnes

Title

Extension Professor

Contact Information

james.barnes@msstate.edu
Office: 662-325-1796
Lloyd-Ricks-Watson Bldg, Room 350-B

Overview
Publications
Ext. Publications
Awards/Honors
Society Memberships

Overview

Biography

Dr. Barnes' is an Extension economist. His work largely focuses on business development in communities using his three Extension programs, including: 1) Bricks-To-Clicks™; 2) Local Food System Economies; and 3) Local Flavor.

He is certified marketing guide and copywriter for StoryBrand, an online marketing framework used to help businesses clarify their marketing messages so customers will listen. He teaches online marketing using StoryBrand's framework to businesses throughout Mississippi communities.

His research focuses on branding, online and social media marketing, agribusiness management, local food system economics, and rural development issues.

Education

University of Missouri, Columbia, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Ag Economics
Oklahoma State University, Master of Science (M.S.), Ag Economics
Oklahoma State University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Ag Economics

Research/Extension Interests

Branding, online and social media marketing for businesses
Local food system economics
Rural development
Regional economic analysis

Websites

Publications

Year	Publications
2016	Barnes, J. N. 2016. Organizing To Use Facebook Marketing Advertisements: A Planning Tool for Extension Professionals. Journal of Extension 54(4):3. Download
2015	Barnes, J. N., Coatney, K. 2015. A Field Experiment Using Facebook Marketing Advertisements to Promote Regional Entrepreneurship and Tourism in Rural Mississippi. Southern Business and Economics Journal
2015	Barnes, J. N., Coatney, K. T. 2015. Progress on Broadband Adoption in Rural America. Choices 30(1). Download
2015	Collart, A. J., Hood, K. W., Barnes, J. N. 2015. Overview and the Economic Impact of the Mississippi Blueberry Industry. Journal of Food Distribution Research 46(1):63-64. Download
2011	Barnes, J. N., Lachepelle, P. 2011. The National Board Basics Curriculum Project: A Leadership Capacity Building Tool for Boards. Journal of Extension 49(3). Download
2010	Barnes, J. N. 2010. Bringing Broadband to Rural America. Choices 25(4). Download
2010	Barnes, J. N. 2010. Strengthening Rural America’s Position in the Global Broadband Adoption Race. Choices 25(4). Download
2009	Barnes, J. N., Fannin, J. M. 2009. Reform of Physician Ownership Restrictions and the Cost of Health Care in Rural and Urban Markets. Choices 24(4). Download
2009	Barnes, J. N., Meche, J. C., Hatch, D. A., Dixon, G. 2009. Strengthening agricultural entrepreneurship: A grant writing tool for agricultural producers. Journal of Extension 47(1). Download
2009	Fannin, J. M., Barnes, J. N. 2009. Spatial Model Specification for Contractual Arrangements Between Rural Hospitals and Physicians. Journal of Regional Studies 39(2):189-211. Download
2008	Barnes, J. N., Hatch, D., Dixon, G. 2008. Evaluating Board Leaders. Journal of Extension 46(5). Download
2007	Fannin, J. M., Barnes, J. N. 2007. Recruitment of Physicians to Rural America: A View Through the Lens of Transaction Cost Theory. Journal of Rural Health 23(2):141-9. Download
2006	Barnes, J. N., Fannin, J. M. 2006. Vertical Integration Business Strategies in Healthcare Markets: Theory and Evidence. Southern Business and Economic Journal 29(3&4):69-87.
2006	Barnes, J. N., Haynes, S. 2006. Building Trust in Local Community Organizations: Where Do We Start and How Can We Make a Difference?. Journal of Extension 44(4). Download
2006	Barnes, J. N., Haynes, S., Woods, M. 2006. The Determinants of a Healthy Board: A Tool for Extension Professionals. Journal of Extension 44(5). Download
2004	Barnes, J. N., Wilborn, R. B., Doeksen, G. 2004. A Business Model for Dental Care Services in a Community Health Center. Agricultural Experiment Station Publication, Department of Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University
2001	Kalaitzandonakes, N., Maltsburger, R., Barnes, J. N. 2001. Global Identity Preservation Costs in Agricultural Supply Chains. Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics 49:605-615. Download

Extension Publications

Year	Publications
2024	Henderson, J. E., Barnes, J. N., Posadas, B. C., Maples, J., Maples, W. E., Lamichhane, S. 2024. Economic Contribution of Agricultural and Forestry Production and Processing in Mississippi: An Input-Output Analysis (2022 Data). Mississippi State University Extension Service Download
2022	King, K., Nathan, A. R., Coatney, K. T., Brewer, T. E., Smith, R. C., Barnes, J. N., Anderson, J. F., Biggs, G. W., Barefield, D. A. 2022. Economic Impact of the Jasper County Calf Marketing Program. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3753. Download
2021	Brewer, T. E., Sims, W. A., Webb, T. A., Coatney, K. T., Smith, R. C., Barnes, . N., Anderson, J. F., Biggs, G. W., Barefield, D. A. 2021. Economic Impact of the Southern Producers Replacement Heifer Sale. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3692. Download
2021	Meadowcroft, D., Kim, A., Barefield, D. A., Barnes, J. N. 2021. The State of Broadband Access in Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3653. Download
2020	Barnes, J. N. 2020. Online Business Education to Help Your Food Business Grow. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3475. Download
2020	Smith, R. C., Barnes, J. N., Collins, A., Nickels, L. C., Carter, R. D., Beatty, P. H. 2020. Six Strategies to Strengthen your Small Business during COVID19. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3444. Download
2018	Barefield, D. A., Barnes, J. N., Smith, R. C. 2018. Local Government’s Role and Response to Economic Development. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3270. Download
2018	Barnes, J. N., Lindley, L. C., Collins, P. A., Carter, R. D. 2018. 5 Ways to Grow Your Local Foods Business with Facebook. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3294. Download
2018	Carter, R. D., Barnes, J. N., McDavid, C. L. 2018. Local Food System Development in Mississippi: How Local Governments Can Support Farmers' Markets. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3126. Download
2017	Barnes, J. N. 2017. Bricks-To-Clicks: Online Marketing and Economic Education for Businesses. Mississippi state University Extension Service P3150. Download
2017	Barnes, J. N., Myles, A. 2017. Local Food System Economies: How Selected Specialty Crops Contribute to Mississippi's Economy. Mississippi state University Extension Service P3157. Download

Graduate Students

Awards & Honors

Excellence in Commodity Agriculture Research
Economic Research Service-United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
National Extension Team Award
“Building Resilient Communities”, National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP)

Society Memberships

American Agricultural Economics Association
Joint Council of Extension Professionals, National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals Representative
National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals
National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals
Southern Agricultural Economics Association