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2026 National AAAE Research Papers

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"Learning How to Let People Do Things is Very Hard": A Collective Case Study of Employee Training in Small Meat Processing Plants 

Megan Schneider, Rebecca Mott, John Tummons, Bryon Wiegand, Jaron VanHoudon
University of Missouri 

“No Place Like Home”: A Case Study of Preservice Agricultural Educators' Social Networks 

Jaron VanHouden, John Tummons, Rebecca Mott, Megan Schneider,
University of Missouri 

“This Episode of Bluey is Called…”: A Descriptive Qualitative Analysis of AFNR Representation in an Animated Television Show 

Nicole Volk, Matthew Gold, Emily Buck
The Ohio State University 

“To be a farmer is a thing of joy”: A Poetic Inquiry of Nigerian Secondary Agriculture Students’ Perceptions of Agriculture and their Career Intentions Within the Sector  

Ehi-kowochio Ogwiji, Haley Traini
Penn State University, Oregon State University 

A Call to Better Qual: De-Mystifying the Use of Theory in Qualitative Research 

Rebecca Mott, Becky Haddad
University of Missouri, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 

A Phenomenological Study of Administrators’ Perceptions of Chronic Teacher Turnover in Secondary Agricultural Education Programs  

Lance Nicholas, Krysti Kelley, John Rayfield
Texas Tech University 

A Qualitative Phenomenological Study Exploring Experiences of Seven Non-Rural Black Professionals Engaged in Agricultural Careers  

Mikayla Daniels, Joy Morgan, Wendy Warner, Michael Schulman, Travis Park
North Carolina State University  

A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Professional Development Effects on Preservice Teachers’ Self-Assessment Accuracy and Written Reflection Quality 

Krysti Kelley, Will Doss, Ashlyn Smith, John Rayfield
Texas Tech University 

A Tribute to The Pavers: The Lived Experiences of Females in Agricultural Education 

Nikki Miller, Joy E. Morgan, Wendy J. Warner, Travis D. Park
NC State University 

Agricultural Mechanics Instruction During World War II: A Historical Perspective 

Logan Dale, Dr. Richie Roberts
Louisiana State University, New Mexico State University 

Agriculture Teachers’ Use of Laboratory Facilities: A National Study 

Dr. Jay K. Solomonson, Dr. Trent Wells, Dr. Mark S. Hainline
Illinois State University, Murray State University, Sam Houston State University 

AI in the Three Circle Model of Agricultural Education: A Quantitative Analysis 

Clarissa Darby, Ethan Turegano, Krysti Kelley, Will Doss, Lacey Roberts-Hill
Texas Tech University 

Alabama Agriculture Teachers’ Perceptions Toward Compensation and Extended Contracts 

Allison Kincer; Trent Wells; Jay K. Solomonson
Sylvania High School; Murray State University; Illinois State University 

Am I a Leader? Virginia SBAE Teacher Views of Leadership Identity in Rural Communities 

Ashlee P. Sullivan, D. Brett Milliken, & Hannah M. Sunderman
Virginia Tech 

Applying Audience Segmentation to Improve Communication and Marketing Strategies for Cooperative Extension 

Amy Harder, Stacey Stearns, Rebecca Syme
University of Connecticut 

Assessing the Impact of a Statewide Professional Development Experience on Iowa Agricultural Educators’ Implementation and Perceptions of SAE for All 

Joe Ramstad, Scott Smalley, Jonathan Turk
Iowa State University 

Assessing the Professional Development Needs and Experiences of Beginning SBAE Teachers in North Carolina 

Kayla L. Paglia, Misty D. Lambert, Haley R. Davis
North Carolina State University 

Audience Segmentation and Media Preferences in Ohio’s AFNR Issue Landscape  

Nicole Volk, Joy N. Rumble, Cara R. Lawson, Annie R. Specht, Emily Buck
The Ohio State University 

Between Obligation and Identity: Making Sense of Mentoring in School-Based Agricultural Education 

Ashlee P. Sullivan, Hannah C. Parker, Erin Gorter, Kenny Saephan, Nicole Ray
Virginia Tech, California Polytechnic State University, and The Ohio State University 

Beyond Exhaustion: Burnout, Moral Injury, and Professional Identity in Agricultural Education 

Kenny Saephan, Dr. Amanda Bowling
Ohio State University 

Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Agricultural Education Teacher Practices in Facilitating Career Awareness and Exploration 

Darla Romberger, Michael Retallick
Iowa State University 

Building the Next Generation of Transformational Leaders: Identifying Perceptions and Existing Opportunities 

Israel Oyedare, Eric Kaufman
Virginia Tech 

Characteristics Influencing Enrollment Choice: An Analysis Of Factors That Influence Black Students’ Decision To Enroll In Agriculture Post-Secondary Programs 

Jennifer Brown, Kristin Stair, Richie Roberts, Michael Burnett
Southern University, Louisiana State University  

Choosing How to Work and How to Live: Self-Determination Across Work and Home Contexts of School-Based Agricultural Education Teachers 

Erin Gorter, Hannah Parker, Nicole Ray
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo 

Competencies Needed by Agricultural Leadership Graduates: An Industry Hiring Authority Perspective 

Cari A. Cearley, Dr. Bradley M. Coleman, Dr. Lauren Lewis Cline, Dr. Courtney P. Brown
Oklahoma State University 

Coping Mechanisms Used by Agricultural Educators to Combat Occupational Burnout and Its Impact on Turnover Intention 

Hayley F. Milliron, Kellie Claflin, Amanda M. Bowling
Ohio State 

Crafting Experiences that Motivate: A Qualitative Analysis of Undergraduate Research through the Lens of the Self-Determination Theory 

Laura Fischer, Jana Owen, Nicole Volk, Cara Lawson, Joy Rumble, & Courtney Meyers
Texas Tech University, The Ohio State 

Cultivating Success: An Evaluation of Camper Satisfaction, Social Outcomes, and Perceived Content-Knowledge Acquisition in a 4-H Youth Gardening Program 

Mark Williams, Adam O'Malley
Louisiana State University, Louisiana State University 

Determining the Qualities of an Effectively Managed School-Based Agricultural Education Program: A National Delphi Study 

Joe Ramstad, Scott Smalley
Iowa State University 

Developing a Leadership Competency Framework for Agriculture and Natural Resources: A Delphi Study 

Megan S. Cantrell, Nicole L.P. Stedman, Matt Benge, Grady Roberts, Angie Lindsey
University of Florida 

Developing Researcher Identity, Efficacy, and Experience through a Novice Researcher Program 

Natalie R. Money, Colin C. Caso, Bradley M. Coleman, Audrey E. H. King
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University 

Development of a Situational Judgment Test for Teaching Effectiveness in School-Based Agricultural Education 

Kayla N. Marsh, Christopher J. Eck, J. Shane Robinson, Jon W. Ramsey, and Bryan Edwards
Arkansas Tech University, Oklahoma State University 

Driving Forces Shaping Parental Perceptions of AFNR Opportunities for their Children 

Amy Smith, Joe Ramstad
University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, Iowa State University 

Early Career Extension Agent Professional Development Experiences  

Brandie Disberger, Creed Ammons
Kansas State University 

Effects of a Hands-on Workshop on Teachers Confidence and Knowledge for Teaching Microcontrollers: A Three-State Study 

Bradley D. Borges, Laura Rice, Joseph S. Furse, Michael L. Pate, Donald M. Johnson
Utah State University, Penn State University, University of Arkansas  

Emergence and Evolution of Multiple-Teacher Departments in U.S. School-Based Agricultural Education: A Historical Inquiry 

Katharine Honeyman, M. Craig Edwards
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University 

Evaluating Teacher Perceptions of the FFA Affiliation Model in North Carolina 

Kayla L. Paglia, Travis D. Park, Morgan F. Simpson, Misty D. Lambert
North Carolina State University 

Evolutionary modernization and generational differences in climate change perceptions: The mediating role of values 

Nicole Volk, Sudarshan Adhikari, Cara Lawson
The Ohio State University 

Examining the Effects of Team Dynamics When Engaging in Problem-Solving: Implications for the Preparation of Teachers in Agricultural Education 

Whitney L. Figland, Richie Roberts, Kristin S. Stair, Michael Burnett
East Texas A&M University, New Mexico State University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana State University 

Examining the Impact of Integrating AI in a Public Speaking Course on Students’ Confidence in Public Speaking and Perceptions of AI 

Blake C. Colclasure, Tyler Granberry, Taylor K. Ruth, Molly A. West, Victoria U. Beasley, Janiece M. Pigg, Anna Zoretic, Emma Puckett
University of Tennessee 

Examining the Impact of International Student Teaching Experiences on Pre-service Teachers 

Kassidy M. Allred, Saydee Longhurst, Tyson J. Sorensen, Lacee Boschetto, Joseph Furse, Michelle M. Burrows
Utah State University  

Exploring First-Year Agricultural Educators’ Experiences in a Mandated Induction Program 

Katharine Honeyman, Bradley M. Coleman, Audrey E.H. King
Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University 

Exploring Retention and Satisfaction Among Arkansas County-Level Cooperative Extension Employees: A Job Embeddedness Perspective 

Rebecca Simon, Donald Johnson, Steven Siegelin, Julie Robinson, Donna Graham
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture 

Exploring School-Based Agricultural Educators’ Perceived Competence in Leading Service-Learning Projects: A Case Study  

Cade LeJeune, Logan Dale, Adam O'Malley
Louisiana State University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana State University 

Fostering Agricultural Competence and Literacy: Convergent Evidence from Middle School Social Studies Students and Teachers 

Audie L. Cherry, K. Dale Layfield, Christopher J. Eck, Joseph L. Donaldson, Qiong Su, William C. Bridges
Texas State University, Clemson University, Oklahoma State University, North Carolina State university 

From Classroom to Career: The Impact of Immersive Agriculture Experiences on Career Decision-Making  

Darla Romberger, Michael Retallick
Iowa State University 

From the Capitol to the Classroom: An Investigation of the Perceptions of Alabama Legislators Regarding FFA and Agricultural Education 

Logan Strock, William Norris, Lacey Roberts-Hill
New Mexico State University; Texas Tech University 

Giving Permission: Student Experiences with AI Supported Learning, Metacognition, and Contextual Conditions within a Graduate Research Methods Course 

Dr. Amanda Bowling, Kenny Saephan
Ohio State University 

Giving Primary School Pupils a Voice in their School: The Scottish Teachers’ Perspective 

Savannah White, Emmanuel O. Olakanmi, Eric D. Rubenstein, & Jason Peake
University of Georgia 

Growing Beyond Support to Cultivate Success: Examining the Meaning of School-Based Agricultural Education for Students with Disabilities 

Javonne Mullins, Rebecca Mott, Jon Simonsen
The Ohio State University, University of Missouri, University of Missouri 

Identifying and Prioritizing Training Needs Related to Controlled Environment Agriculture Using a Borich Needs Assessment Approach 

Hema Lingireddy; Rama Radhakrishna
Purdue University 

Identifying the Agricultural Mechanics Knowledge and Skills Needed by Kentucky Agriculture Teachers 

Thomas Poole; Trent Wells; Mark S. Hainline
Murray State University; Sam Houston State University 

Identifying the Characteristics of Effective Agricultural Education Professional Development: A National Delphi Study 

Joe Ramstad, Scott Smalley
Iowa State University 

Integrating Collaborative Food Security Solutions in Agricultural Education: Lessons from Government and Nonprofit Sectors in Two U.S. States 

Sarah McCord, Alexia Hernandez, Grace Miles, Amanda McLauchlin, Rafael Landaverde
Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University 

Lacking (Comm)fidence?: A qualitative inquiry into pre-service SBAE teachers’ self-efficacy to teach agricultural communications 

Jordan Richardson, Janiece Pigg, Shelli D. Rampold, Tyler Granberry
University of Tennessee - Knoxville 

Leading the Way: The Emergence of Agricultural Leadership within Agricultural Education 

Megan S. Cantrell, Nicole L.P. Stedman, T. Grady Roberts, Matt Benge, Angie Lindsey
University of Florida 

Mapping Trust and Influence in Georgia’s Elementary Agricultural Education Network: A Social Network Analysis of Opinion Leaders 

Jessica Boone, Jason Peake
University of Georgia 

Next Gen Agriscience: Examining NGSS-Aligned and Phenomenon-Driven Instruction Self-Efficacy in School-Based Agricultural Education 

Xavier Higginbotham Vendig, Nicole Ray, Erin Gorter, Hannah Parker
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo 

North Central Agriculture Producers' Perceptions of Clean Energy Tractors  

Grace M. Berger, Brooke L. Thiel, Christopher M. Whitsel
North Dakota State University, North Dakota State University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College 

Piecing Together Success: Visualizing First-Year Agriculture Teacher Success Using Metaphoric Models 

Carly Hullana, Brooklyn McGruder, Erin Gorter, Hannah Parker, Nicole Ray
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo 

Predicting School-Based Agricultural Education Teacher Engagement in Promoting Agricultural Education Teaching as a Career 

Emmanuel Sekyere, Will Doss, Krysti Kelley, Christopher M. Estepp
Texas Tech University, University of Arkansas 

Pre-Service Agricultural Education Teachers’ Perceptions and Conceptualizations of CASE and Inquiry-Based Science Instruction Across High- and Low-CASE Adoption Contexts 

Taylor D. Bird, Amber H. Rice, Scott W. Smalley, Eric D. Rubenstein
University of Georgia, Iowa State University 

Pre-Service Elementary Teachers' Perceptions, Confidence, and Willingness to Integrate Agriculture in the Classroom 

Faith Droszcz, Emily Sewell, Beth Shirley, Michael Walach, and Dustin Perry
Montana State University  

Pre-Service Teachers Preparedness to Implement Effective Teaching Behaviors in School-Based Agricultural Education  

Morgan Sweeney, Christopher J. Eck
Oklahoma State University 

Prioritizing the Future: A National Study on the Essential Content Knowledge Outcomes Desired of Middle School Agricultural Education Students 

Jacob Englin, Richie Roberts
South Dakota State University, New Mexico State University  

Professional Development Delivery Preferences of SBAE Teachers 

Jessica M. Toombs, Aaron J. McKim, Catlin M. Goodwin
Michigan State University 

Promoting Proficiency: A National Study on the Essential Technical Skill Outcomes Desired of Middle School Agricultural Education Students 

Jacob Englin, Richie Roberts
South Dakota State University, New Mexico State University  

Reflection as a Developmental Practice in Preservice Agricultural Education: Metacognition, Motivation, and Learning Transfer Through Reflective Journaling 

Dr. Amanda Bowling, Kenny Saephan, Ashley Thompson, Dr. Kellie Claflin
Ohio State University 

Reframing Employability: Leveraging Community Cultural Wealth as a Mechanism Through Black women Students in Undergraduate Agricultural programs 

Rose Marie Somers, Golnaz Araspoopour Irgens, Christopher Eck, Dale Layfield, Racheal Wagner, Karen High
South Carolina State University, Oklahoma State University, Vanderbilt University, Clemson University  

Returning Teachers: An Underutilized Solution to the SBAE Teacher Shortage? 

Daniel D. Foster, Amy R. Smith, Michael Spiess, Ashley Rogers, Rebecca Lawver
The Pennsylvania State University, University of Minnesota, California State University, Chico; National Association of Agricultural Educators, Utah State University 

Social Media, Disaster, and Agriculture: An Analysis of Agency Messaging During Hurricane Helene 

Shelli Rampold, Harrison Falcofsky, Jordan Richardson
University of Tennessee 

Social Support and Belonging in School-Based Agricultural Education: Examining Student Experiences 

McKenna R. Ford, Kasee L. Smith, Jeremy M. Falk, Keith J. Frost
University of Idaho 

Student Belonging and Engagement in Organizational Messaging: A Content Analysis of Career Technical Student Organization Websites 

Katrina Swinehart Held
Bowling Green State University 

Sustainability for Sale: Examining the Alignment of Retailer Sustainability Websites with Consumer Priorities 

Jacy White, Hannah Gustin, Laura Fischer
Texas Tech University 

Synthesizing Teacher-Community Dynamics: An Empirically Informed Theoretical Model 

Tiffany A. Marzolino
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign 

Teaching Science Through Agriculture: Examining Presage and Contextual Influences in a Multi-Case Study of SBAE 

Taylor D. Bird, Eric D. Rubenstein, Jason B. Peake, Alexa J. Lamm, Scott W. Smalley
University of Georgia, Iowa State University 

The Effectiveness of CASE in Enhancing Science Content in Agricultural Education: A Stakeholder Perspective 

Gabrielle M. Zachery, Taylor D. Bird, Lauren Pike, Eric D. Rubenstein
University of Georgia 

The Evaluation of Experiential Learning in Undergraduate Course Syllabi within a College of Agriculture 

Grace Dooley, Tyler Newberry, Stacy Vincent
Texas A&M University, University of Kentucky 

The Paths to Developing Teachers: Using Path Analysis to Analyze the Impacts of Teacher Preparation Program Characteristics on Preservice Teacher Completion Rates 

Donavan Phoenix, Marcus Martin, Becky Haddad, Kristen Olson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Arkansas 

U.S. Consumers’ Perceptions of Automation Use in the Horticulture Industry 

Taylor Ruth, Savanna Young, Alicia Rihn, Natalie Bumgarner, & Marco Palma
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Texas A&M University 

Use of the Delphi Method in Agricultural Education Research: A Historical Inquiry 

Ryan W. Best, M. Craig Edwards
Iowa State University, Oklahoma State University 

Validating the Tasks Associated with Teaching School-Based Agricultural Education 

Ryan W. Best, J. Shane Robinson, M. Craig Edwards, Christopher J. Eck, Robert Terry, Jr., Ki L. Cole
Iowa State University, Oklahoma State University 

What Counts as Quality in Elementary Agricultural Education? Establishing Expert Consensus on Program Indicators 

Jessica Boone; Jason Peake
University of Georgia 

What Does Agriculture Look Like? Insights from a Modified Draw-a-Scientist Approach in Agricultural Education with Non-Traditional Secondary Agriculture Students 

D. Brett Milliken, Abby Cheng, Demikia Taylor, Thomas Awuni, & Maggie Morris
Virginia Tech 

Who’s Eating Beef, And Why? A Means-End Chain Approach to Addressing Strategic Communication about Beef 

Jessica Dammers-Hemphill, Laura Fischer, Courtney Meyers, & Cara Lawson
Texas Tech University, The Ohio State University 

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