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
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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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 | 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 |
| 2020 | Barnes, J. N. 2020. Online Business Education to Help Your Food Business Grow. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3475. 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., Myles, A. 2017. Local Food System Economies: How Selected Specialty Crops Contribute to Mississippi's Economy. Mississippi state University Extension Service P3157. Download |
| 2017 | Barnes, J. N. 2017. Bricks-To-Clicks: Online Marketing and Economic Education for Businesses. Mississippi state University Extension Service P3150. 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
