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Publications and Presentations

(Since January 1999)

2005

Ejimakor, G., F. Tegegne, O. Onianwa, and A. Zekeri. 2005. Food insecurity in the South: Lessons from three southern states. Presentation: 70th Annual meeting of the Association of Social and Behavioral Scientists, Nashville, TN, March.

Ekanem, E., F. Tegegne, S. Muhammad, and S. Singh. 2005. Agricultural biotechnology issues: Focus group results from three states. Presentation: Tennessee State University Annual Research Symposium, March 29-31.

Tegegne, F., A. Aziz, T. Gary, L. Cousineau, J. Butler, and R. Wiemers. 2005. Strengthening teachers’ and students’ knowledge of agricultural biotechnology through hands on training workshops and outreach. Presentation: USDA-CSREES Project Directors’ Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, March.

Tegegne, F., E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, and S. Singh. 2005. Stakeholders’ input for designing research, education and outreach activities. Presentation: 70th Annual Meeting of the Association of Social and Behavioral Scientists, Nashville, TN, March.

Tegegne, F., E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, and S. Singh. 2005. Use of cooperatives by small farm operators in Tennessee. Presentation: Tennessee State University Annual Research Symposium, March 29-31.

Tegegne, F., S. Muhammad, E. Ekanem, and S. Singh. 2005. What factors affect diversification of small farm operations? Presentation: 2005 Southern Rural Sociological Association Annual meeting, Little Rock, Arkansas, February.

2004

Allen, A. J., P. Fuentes, J. Estrada, S. Muhammad, and H. Wang. 2004. An analysis of strategic and performance changes of truck carriers in the agricultural commodity and food markets. Journal of Food Distribution Research 35:18-23.

Allen, A. J., A. E. Myles, P. Fuentes, and S. Muhammad. 2004. Agricultural terrorism: Potential economic effects on the poultry industry in Mississippi. Presentation: Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) - SAAS Meeting, Tulsa, Oklahoma, February 14–18.

Ekanem, E. 2004. Consumer and producer attitudes toward agricultural biotechnology: Results from a three-state survey. Presentation: IAgER Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, April 28.
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Ekanem, E. 2004. Issues Surrounding the Acceptability of Agricultural Biotechnology: Results from Focus Group Meetings and Mail Questionnaire Surveys. Symposium Organizer: Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) - SAAS Meeting, Tulsa, Oklahoma, February 14–18.

Ekanem, E., and M. Mafuyai-Ekanem. Food policy, trade, markets, and genetically modified foods: A review of the literature on the science, technology, politics, and economics of labeling. Journal of Food Distribution Research 35:65-70.

Ekanem, E., S. Muhammad, M. Mafuyai-Ekanem, F. Tegegne, and S. Singh. 2004. Producer biotech food knowledge differences: Findings from a three-state survey. Presentation: 2004 Conference of the Food Distribution Research Society, Morro Bay, California, October 10-13.

Ekanem, E., S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, and S. Singh. 2004. Consumer biotechnology food and nutrition information sources: The trust factor. Journal of Food Distribution Research 35: 71-77.

Ekanem, E., S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, and S. Singh. 2004. Factors affecting consumer decision to buy biotech food products: Results of a Tennessee survey. Paper presented at the Organized Symposium of Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) - SAAS Meeting in Tulsa, OK, February 14–18.

Ekanem, E., S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, S. Singh, and M. Mafuyai-Ekanem. 2004. Extension professionals as consumer biotechnology information source: How do they compare with others? Presentation: Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) - SAAS Meeting, Tulsa, Oklahoma, February 14–18.

Ekanem, E., S. Muhammad, and C. Thompson. 2004. Potential risks and benefits of food irradiation: A review of the literature. Presentation: 2004 Conference of the Food Distribution Research Society, Morro Bay, California, October 10-13.

Ekanem, E., F. Tegegne, S. Muhammad, S. Singh, and M. Mafuyai-Ekanem. 2004. Knowledge, source of information, and biotech food labeling attitudes of farmers in three southern states. Presentation: 62nd Professional Agricultural Workers Conference (PAWC), Tuskegee, Alabama, December.

Muhammad, S., and F. Tegegne. 2004. Biobased products and education/training needs of producers producing products from bioresources. Paper presented at the Organized Symposium of Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) - SAAS Meeting in Tulsa, OK, February 14–18.

Muhammad, S., and F. Tegegne. 2004. Exploring opportunities of non-traditional alternative enterprises for small farmers. Symposium Organizers: Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) - SAAS Meeting, Tulsa, Oklahoma, February 14–18.

Muhammad, S., F. Tegegne, and E. Ekanem. 2004. Growing Latino/Hispanic population and their participation in the food stamp program. Presentation: 2004 Conference of the Food Distribution Research Society, Morro Bay, California, October 10-13.

Muhammad, S., F. Tegegne, E. Ekanem, and S. Singh. (2004). Organic farming: A new way to make money for Small farmers. Paper presented at the Organized Symposium of Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) - SAAS Meeting in Tulsa, OK, February 14–18.

Singh, S. 2004. Agriculture and the expanding biobased economy of the 21st century traditional and non-traditional students. Symposium Organizer: Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) - SAAS Meeting, Tulsa, Oklahoma, February 14–18.

Singh, S., E. Ekanem, F. Tegegne, S. Muhammad, and C. Catlin, Jr. 2004. Increasing diversity of the farm population in the South: An analysis of trends and prospects for black farmers. Research Bulletin No. TSU-04-0070(A)-3-532200, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research, Tennessee State University. 50 pages.

Tegegne, A. Aziz, R. Sauve, S. Muhammad, and E. Ekanem. 2004. Update on Agricultural Biotechnology Project for Underserved Communities. Presentation: IAgER Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, January 21.
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Tegegne, F., S. Godwin, L. Speller-Henderson, and L. Dirkson. 2004. Food security status and food purchase decisions of low income households in Tennessee. Presentation: Annual Meeting of the Food Distribution Research Society, Morrow Bay, California, October.

Tegegne, F., S. Muhammad, and E. Ekanem. 2004. Tennessee college students' knowledge of an attitudes towards biotechnology. Presentation: 2004 Conference of the Food Distribution Research Society, Morro Bay, California, October 10-13.

Tegegne, F., S. Muhammad, and E. Ekanem. 2004. Factors affecting participation in the food stamp program in Tennessee. Journal of Food Distribution Research 35:176-181.

Tegegne, F., S. Muhammad, and E. Ekanem. 2004. Factors influencing off-farm labor supply of small farm operators. Presentation: Southern Rural Sociological Association (SRSA) - SAAS Meeting, Tulsa, Oklahoma, February 14–18.

Tegegne, F., S. Muhammad, E. Ekanem, and S. Singh. 2004. The role of women in farm management decisions. Presentation: Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) - SAAS Meeting, Tulsa, Oklahoma, February 14–18.

2003

Allen, A. J., H. Wang, J. Estrada, P. Fuentes, and S. Muhammad. 2003. An analysis of strategic and performance changes of truck carriers in the agricultural commodity and food markets. Presentation: 2003 Food Distribution Research Society (FDRS) Annual Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi, October 25-29.

Ekanem, E., and M. Mafuyai-Ekanem. 2003. Food policy, trade, markets, and genetically modified foods: A review of the literature on the science, technology, politics, and economics of labeling. Presentation: 2003 Food Distribution Research Society (FDRS) Annual Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi, October 25-29.

Ekanem, E., S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, M. Mafuyai-Ekanem, and S. Singh. 2003. Focus group approach to gauging social acceptance of agricultural biotechnology: Some preliminary findings. Presentation: 13th Annual World Food and Agribusiness Forum and Symposium, Cancun, Mexico, June 21-24. http://www.ifama.org/conferences/2003Conference/papers/ekanem.pdf.

Ekanem, E., S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, S. Singh, C. Catlin, and R. Busby. 2003. Economic impacts of forest-based industries in Tennessee. Presentation: 2003 Society of American Foresters National Convention, Buffalo, New York, October 25-29.

Ekanem, E., S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, and S. Singh. 2003. Consumer biotechnology food and nutrition sources: The trust factor. Presentation: 2003 Food Distribution Research Society (FDRS) Annual Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi, October 25-29.

Ekanem, E., F. Tegegne, S. Muhammad, and S. Singh. 2003. Factors affecting managerial decision to hire welfare recipients. Presentation: Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Annual Meeting, Mobile, Alabama, February 1-5.

Godwin, S. L., L. Speller-Henderson, and F. Tegegne. 2003. A comparison of food shopping behaviors and consumption decisions of limited resource food stamp recipients and non-recipients in Middle Tennessee. Presentation: 2003 Food Distribution Research Society (FDRS) Annual Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi, October 25-29.

Muhammad, S., and F. Tegegne. 2003. Emerging issues, trends and viability of small farm operations. Symposium Organizers: Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Annual Meeting, Mobile, Alabama, February 1-5.

Muhammad S., F. Tegegne, E. Ekanem, S. Singh, and A. Allen. 2003. Growing demand for ethnic products: Implications for the food industry and small farmers. Presentation: 2003 Food Distribution Research Society (FDRS) Annual Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi, October 25-29.

Ojha, N., E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, and S. Singh. 2003. Marketing and advertising strategies for Tennessee nursery producers: Some survey findings. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, February 26.
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Singh, S. P., E. Ekanem, T. Wakefield, Jr., and S. Comer. 2003. Emerging importance of bio-based products and bio-energy in the U.S. economy: Information dissemination and training of students. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review 5(3): http://www.ifama.org/conferences/2003Conference/papers/singh.pdf.

Singh, S. P., H. N. Mookherjee, and S. Muhammad. 2003. Micro and small-scale enterprises in Java: A gender-based comparative analysis of entrepreneurial behavior and performance of enterprises. In: Thomas R. Leinbach (Ed.), The Indonesian Rural Economy: Mobility, Work and Enterprise ( pp. 152-181). Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore.

Tegegne, F., E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, S. Singh, and A. Akuley-Amenyenu. 2003. Assessing farmers' decision to exit from farming. Presentation: Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Annual Meeting, Mobile, Alabama, February 1-5.

Tegegne, F., S. Muhammad, and E. Ekanem. 2003. The food stamp program: Participation by urban and rural Tennessee residents. Presentation: 2003 Food Distribution Research Society (FDRS) Annual Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi, October 25-29.

2002

Allen, A. J., W. C. Couvillion, S. Muhammad, G. Mumma, and J. Reeves. 2002. An analysis of intermodal information technology usage by intermodal ports and terminals in the agricultural and food-product market. Journal of Food Distribution Research 33:25-34.

Ekanem, E., S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, and S. Singh. 2002. Producer and consumer preferences for agricultural biotechnology: The case for genetically modified foods. Presentation: Annual Meeting of the Food Distribution Research Society, Miami, Florida, October 28-31.

Ekanem, E. P., S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, S. P. Singh, and Y. G. Myles. 2002. Using focus groups to assess consumer reactions to genetically modified foods. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, September 4.
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Godwin, S., F. Tegegne, and L. Speller-Henderson. 2002. A comparison of household food security status and dietary intake of food box recipients in Middle Tennessee. Presentation: Annual Meeting of the Food Distribution Research Society, Miami, Florida, October 28-31.

Harrison, R. E., S. Muhammad, and S. H. Kolison, Jr. 2002. Computer skills development in agriculture. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, August 28.
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Muhammad, S., R. E. Harrison, T. N. Payne, and S. H. Kolison, Jr. 2002. Computer skills of Cooperative Agricultural Research Program employees. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, August 28.
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Muhammad, S., S. Kolison, A. Amenyenu, E. Ekanem, F. Tegegne, and S. P. Singh. 2002. Agriculture and e-commerce: potential, constraints and needs. Proceedings of the World Congress of Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Iguacu Falls, Brazil, March 13-15. pp. 705-713.

Singh, S. P., E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, and A. Akuley-Amenyenu. 2002. An examination of changing needs of professionals in green industry: Cultivating green industry professionals. SNA NewsLine 32(1):13-15.

Singh, S. P., E. Ekanem, F. Tegegne, S. Muhammad, A. Akuley-Amenyenu, Y. Myles, and C. Catlin, Jr. 2002. An assessment of structure, markets, marketing practices, and issues impacting the green industry in Tennessee. Research Bulletin No. TSU-02-0070(A)-3-532221, Cooperative Agricultural Research Program, Tennessee State University. 65 pages.

Tegegne, F., E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, S. Singh, A. Akuley, and Y. Myles. 2002. Determinants of field day attendance by small farmers in Tennessee. 24th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, March 19-20, p. 36.

Tegegne, F., E. Ekanem, S. P. Singh, and S. Muhammad. 2002. Factors affecting information technology use by small farmers in Tennessee. Presentation: Southern Rural Sociological Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, February 3-5.

Tegegne, F., S. Muhammad, E. Ekanem, and S. Singh. 2002. Farmers' perceptions and attitudes towards agricultural biotechnology: Survey results. Presentation: Annual Meeting of the Food Distribution Research Society, Miami, Florida, October 28-31.

2001

Ekanem, E., S. P. Singh, S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, and A. Akuley-Amenyenu. 2001. Differences in district extension leaders' perceptions of the problems and needs of Tennessee small farmers. Journal of Extension 39(4). http://www.joe.org/joe/2001august/rb4.html.

Ekanem, E., S. P. Singh, F. Tegegne, and S. Muhammad. 2001. Marketing channels used by wholesale and retail nursery companies. Journal of Agribusiness 18(3):345-359.

Ekanem, E., S. P. Singh, F. Tegegne, S. Muhammad, and A. Amenyenu. 2001. Regional differences in horticultural crop marketing channel selection: A review of U.S. Census of Horticultural Specialties data. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 46:578-581.

Ekanem, E., F. Tegegne, S. Muhammad, and S. P. Singh. 2001. Genetically modified organisms in the agrofood system: The interaction of science, economics, ethics and policy for trade and rural development. Organized Symposium: Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Fort Worth, Texas, January 27-31.

Ekanem, E., F. Tegegne, S. Muhammad, and S. P. Singh. 2001. Manufacturing business location and county characteristics: Some empirical evidence. Presentation: Western Social Science Association, 43rd Annual Conference, Reno, Nevada, April 18-21.

Ekanem, E., F. Tegegne, S. Muhammad, S. P. Singh, and M. Mafuyai-Ekanem. 2001. Economic risks of genetically engineered foods in international trade. Presentation: World Food and Agribusiness Symposium, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, Sydney, Australia, June 25-27.

Ekanem, E., F. Tegegne, S. P. Singh, and S. Muhammad. 2001. GMOs in international agricultural trade: A recipe for trouble or double trouble? Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics 33(3):619.

Ekanem, E., F. Tegegne, S. P. Singh, and S. Muhammad. 2001. GMOs in international agricultural trade: A recipe for trouble or double trouble? Presentation: Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Fort Worth, Texas, January 27-31.

Ekanem, E., F. Tegegne, S. P. Singh, and S. Muhammad. 2001. Patterns of metro and non-metro manufacturing employment shifts and policy implications for rural development. Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics 33(3):614.

Ekanem, E., F. Tegegne, S. P. Singh, and S. Muhammad. 2001. Patterns of metro and non-metro manufacturing employment shifts and policy implications for rural development. Presentation: Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Fort Worth, Texas, January 27-31.

Muhammad, S., S. Kolison, A. Akuley-Amenyenu, F. Tegegne, E. Ekanem, and S. P. Singh. 2001. Assessing the needs, constraints, and opportunities of internet and e-commerce utilization by Tennessee farmers. Presentation: Southwest Social Science Association, Fort Worth, Texas, March 15-18.

Muhammad, S., S. P. Singh, E. Ekanem, F. Tegegne, and A. Amenyenu. 2001. Exports from developing countries and food safety concerns. Journal of Food Distribution Research XXXII(1):133-139.

Muhammad, S., S. P. Singh, F. Tegegne, E. Ekanem, and A. Akuley-Amenyenu. 2001. Profile of minority-operated farms in the South: Issues and policy implications. Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics 33(3):615.

Muhammad, S., S. P. Singh, F. Tegegne, E. Ekanem, and A. Akuley-Amenyenu. 2001. Profile of minority-operated farms in the South: Issues and policy implications. Presentation: Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Fort Worth, Texas, January 27-31.

Muhammad, S., F. Tegegne, E. Ekanem, A. Amenyenu, and S. P. Singh. 2001. U.S. export and import of greenhouse and nursery products: Profile and trends. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 46:542-545.

Singh, S. P. 2001. An interactive overview of agricultural education and teaching. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, May 3.

Singh, S. P., S. Comer, S. Muhammad, and T. Wakefield. 2001. Marketing agribusiness: Profession, education, and careers. Presentation: World Food and Agribusiness Symposium, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, Sydney, Australia, June 25-27.

Singh, S. P., E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, and A. Amenyenu. 2001. An examination of changing needs of professionals in green industry: Cultivating green industry professionals. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 46:552-555.

Singh, S. P., E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, A. A. Akuley-Amenyenu, and S. Comer. 2001. Food safety in agribusiness exports from developing countries: Issues and implications. 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, March 20-21, p. 38.

Singh, S. P., E. Ekanem, F. Tegegne, S. Muhammad, and A. Akuley. 2001. Agribusinesses: Educational and informational needs: Results of a study of Alabama and Tennessee agribusinesses. Presentation: World Food and Agribusiness Symposium, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, Sydney, Australia, June 25-27.

Singh, S. P., R. G. Reynolds, and S. Muhammad. 2001. A gender based comparative analysis of characteristics of micro and small businesses and factors affecting their performance. Journal of Small Business Management 39(2):64-72.

Singh, S. P., R. Reynolds, and S. Muhammad. 2001. A gender-based performance analysis of micro and small enterprises in Java, Indonesia. Journal of Small Business Management 39(2):174-182.

Singh, S. P., R. Reynolds, S. Muhammad, E. Ekanem, and F. Tegegne. 2001. Assessment of training and information needs for enhancing entrepreneurship in rural Tennessee and Mississippi. Presentation: Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Fort Worth, Texas, January 27-31.

Tegegne, F., E. Ekanem, S. P. Singh, S. Muhammad, S. Godwin, and L. Henderson. 2001. Assessing use of non-profit food assistance centers in Nashville, Tennessee. Presentation: Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Fort Worth, Texas, January 27-31.

Tegegne, F., S. Muhammad, E. Ekanem, and S. P. Singh. 2001. A county-level analysis of food stamp case load changes in Tennessee. Presentation: Southwest Social Science Association, Fort Worth, Texas, March 15-18.

Tegegne, F., R. Sauve, A. Ahmad, E. Ekanem, S. P. Singh, S. Muhammad, and A. Akuley. 2001. Southern Agricultural-Biotechnology Consortium for underserved communities. 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, March 20-21, p. 39.

Tegegne, F., S. P. Singh, E. Ekanem, and S. Muhammad. 2001. Labor use by small conventional and sustainable farmers in Tennessee. Southern Rural Sociology 17:66-80.

Tegegne, F., S. P. Singh, S. Muhammad, and E. Ekanem. 2001. Targeted research, education and outreach for small farmers. Presentation: 59th Professional Agricultural Workers Conference, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama, December 2-4.

2000

Catanzaro, C., and E. Ekanem. 2000. Assessment of community tree planting project reveals social and psychological benefits. HortScience 35:461.

Ekanem, E., S. P. Singh, F. Tegegne, and S. Muhammad. 2000. Marketing channels used by wholesale and retail nursery companies. Journal of Agribusiness 18,3 (Fall 2000):345-359.

Ekanem, E., S. P. Singh, F. Tegegne, and S. Muhammad. 2000. Contribution of agriculture and manufacturing in rural development in southern states. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, December 14.

Ekanem, E., S. P. Singh, F. Tegegne, S. Muhammad, and A. Akuley-Amenyenu. 2000. Rural economic development policy implications of manufacturing employment shift for Tennessee. Presentation: Western Social Science Association, 42nd Annual Conference, San Diego, California, April 26-29.

Ekanem, E., F. Tegegne, S. Muhammad, and S. P. Singh. 2000. County characteristics and location of manufacturing enterprises: Implications for southern economic development. Presentation: 58th Professional Agricultural Workers Conference at Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama, December 3-5.

Muhammad, S., A. Akuley-Amenyenu, S. Comer, E. Ekanem, S. P. Singh, and F. Tegegne. 2000. The profile of black-operated farms and farmers in the South: Policy implications. Presentation: Association of Research Directors Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium, Washington, DC, April 19-21.

Muhammad, S., and A. J. Allen. 2000. Efficient marketing of blueberries in Mississippi and Louisiana. Journal of Food Distribution Research 31(1):152-158.

Muhammad, S., E. Ekanem, S. P. Singh, and F. Tegegne. 2000. Profile of the nursery and greenhouse industry in the South. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 45:490-493.

Muhammad, S., F. Tegegne, and E. Ekanem. 2000. Partnerships and agribusiness program development at TSU. Presentation: American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Organized Symposium, Tampa, Florida, July 30-August 2.

Muhammad, S., F. Tegegne, E. Ekanem, S. P. Singh, A. Akuley-Amenyenu, and S. Comer. 2000. Determinants of welfare caseload changes in Tennessee. Presentation: Southwestern Economics Association, Galveston, Texas, March 15-18.

Singh, S. P., E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, A. Akuley-Amenyenu, and S. Comer. 2000. Food safety in agribusiness exports from developing countries: Issues and implication. Presentation: Association of Research Directors Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium, Washington, DC, April 19-21.

Singh, S. P., E. Ekanem, F. Tegegne, and S. Muhammad. 2000. Restructuring agribusiness curricula: An examination of two approaches. Presentation: International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, Chicago, Illinois, June 25-28.

Singh, S. P., F. Tegegne, E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, and A. Akuley. 2000. Research needs and the future of small farms: Perception of county extension leaders. Presentation: 22nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, March 20-21.

Tegegne, F., S. P. Singh, S. Muhammad, E. Ekanem, A. Akuley, and S. Comer. 2000. Welfare reform in Tennessee. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, February 23.

1999

Comer, S., E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, S. P. Singh, and F. Tegegne. 1999. Sustainable and conventional farmers: A comparison of socio-economic characteristics, attitude, and beliefs. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture 15:29-45.

Ekanem, E. 1999. Welfare reforms: Implications on rural infrastructure. Presentation: SERA-IEG 16 Rural Infrastructure, Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Annual Meeting, Memphis, Tennessee, January 30-February 3.

Ekanem, E., S. P. Singh, S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, and A. Akuley-Amenyenu. 1999. Research, extension and educational needs of small farmers in Tennessee. Presentation: 57th Professional Agricultural Workers Conference, Tuskegee University, Alabama, December 4-5.

Ekanem, E., S. P. Singh, F. Tegegne, and S. Dennis. 1999. Trade shows as marketing tool for growers. American Nurseryman 189(4):52-53.

Ekanem, E., S. Singh, F. Tegegne, and S. Muhammad. 1999. Advertising and marketing of nursery products: The case of industry trade shows. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, April 28.
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Ekanem, E., S. P. Singh, F. Tegegne, and S. Muhammad. 1999. Internet advertising and marketing of green industry products and services: A logistic regression approach. Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics 31(2).

Ekanem, E., S. P. Singh, F. Tegegne, and S. Muhammad. 1999. Internet advertising and marketing of green industry products and services: A logistic regression approach. Presentation: Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Annual Meeting, Memphis, Tennessee, January 30-February 3.

Ekanem, E., S. P. Singh, F. Tegegne, S. Muhammad, and A. Akuley. 1999. Advertising and marketing at trade shows: After-show sale expectations. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 44:511-514.

Ekanem, E., S. P. Singh, F. Tegegne, S. Muhammad, and A. Akuley. 1999. Factors influencing trade shows attendance by Tennessee nursery business. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 44:515-517.

Gan, J., and S. H. Kolison, Jr. 1999. Minority forest landowners in Southeastern Alabama. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry 23(3):175-178.

Goetz, S. J., F. Tegegne, J. N. Zimmerman, D. L. Debertin, S. P. Singh, S. Muhammad, and E. Ekanem. 1999. Economic downturns and welfare reforms: An exploratory county-level analysis. Presentation: Small Grants Conference, Washington, DC, October 14-15.

Kolison, S., Jr. and A. Akuley-Amenyenu. 1999. Forest products trade between Africa and the United States: Assessing the possibilities, benefits and constraints. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, May 5.
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Muhammad, S., and A. J. Allen. 1999. Efficient marketing of blueberries in Mississippi and Louisiana. Presentation: Food Distribution Research Society Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, October 17-20.

Muhammad, S., and S. P. Singh. 1999. Role of micro- and small-scale enterprises: A report on a study in Java, Indonesia. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, February 10.
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Muhammad, S., and S. P. Singh. 1999. Sustainable agriculture: Concepts, definitions, myths and adoption by farmers. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, May 5.
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Muhammad, S., S. P. Singh, E. Ekanem, F. Tegegne, and S. Comer. 1999. The analysis of sociological characteristics, attitudes, and beliefs of selected entrepreneurs by location in rural Java, Indonesia. Presentation: Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Annual Meeting, Memphis, Tennessee, January 30-February 3.

Muhammad, S., S. P. Singh, and R. G. Reynolds. 1999. Comparative analysis of characteristics and managerial behavior of entrepreneurs in rural Java, Indonesia. Presentation: International Management Development Association, 8th Annual World Business Congress, Monterey, California, June 29-July 3.

Muhammad, S., F. Tegegne, E. Ekanem, and S. P. Singh. 1999. Marketing of nursery products: An analysis of advertising strategies. Presentation: Southwestern Economic Association, San Antonio, Texas, March 31-April 3.

Singh, S. P. 1999. Marketing and advertising strategies: A case of the green industry. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, April 14.
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Singh, S. P. 1999. The changing structure of the U.S. green industry: Factors influencing opportunities and issues. Journal of International Food and Agribusiness Marketing 10(2):65-83.

Singh, S. P., and S. Comer. 1999. The development of small-scale enterprises in Java, Indonesia. Presentation: Population Studies Center Seminar Series, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, February 16.

Singh, S. P., S. Comer, C. Catlin, Jr., and R. Reynolds. 1999. A profile of micro enterprises in rural Indonesia. Presentation: International Council for Small Business 44th World Congress, Naples, Italy, June 20-23.

Singh, S. P., S. Muhammad, F. Tegegne, E. Ekanem, and S. Comer. 1999. A profile of small farms in the United States: Viability and management implications. Presentation: International Agribusiness Management Association World Food and Agribusiness Congress, Agribusiness Forum, Florence, Italy, June 14-17.

Singh, S. P., F. Tegegne, S. Comer, E. Ekanem, and S. Muhammad. 1999. Micro- and small-scale enterprises and entrepreneurships in Java, Indonesia: Results of a survey. Tennessee State University, TSU Publication Number TSU-99-0053(A)-3-532252.

Singh, S. P., F. Tegegne, E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, A. Akuley-Amenyenu, and S. Comer. 1999. Research needs and the future of small farms: Perception of county extension leaders. Presentation: 2nd Small Farm Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, October 11-15.

Singh, S. P., F. Tegegne, E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, and S. Comer. 1999. The potential role of micro and small enterprises to promote growth and alleviate poverty: Evidence from Java, Indonesia. Presentation: Western Social Science Association, 41st Annual Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, April 21-24.

Tegegne, F. 1999. The future of welfare reform in the South. Presentation: SERA-IEG 16 Rural Infrastructure, Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Annual Meeting, Memphis, Tennessee, January 30-February 3.

Tegegne, F., E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, and S. Comer. 1999. Use of electronic benefits transfer in Tennessee. Presentation: American Agricultural Economics Association, Symposium on Assessing the Use of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) for Delivering Food Assistance Benefits, Nashville, Tennessee, August 8-11.

Tegegne, F., S. P. Singh, E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, and S. Comer. 1999. A comparison of food stamp program policy choices in Tennessee and Kentucky. Presentation: Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Ninety-Sixth Annual Meeting, Rural Sociology Section, Memphis, Tennessee, January 30-February 3.

Tegegne, F., S. P. Singh, E. Ekanem, S. Muhammad, and S. Comer. 1999. Labor use by small conventional and sustainable farmers in Tennessee. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, April 21.
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Building Partnerships to Pursue New Frontiers in Agricultural and Environmental Research