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Chris Boyer

Professor & Head | Agricultural and Resource Economics
Overview

My teaching and research programs focuses on farm business management decisions that help producers maximize profits and/or manage risk. The goal of these programs is to enhance the long-term economic sustainability of farm businesses in Tennessee and across the United States. I work with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and Extensions Specialists to identify relevant and important real-world questions and to develop practical solutions. This research enhances my teaching program of farm financial management, investment analysis of technology adoption, data analysis, and land valuation. I have co-developed an AREC study aboard course to Argentina focused on the their global agricultural supply chain.

Research Focus

Farm Business Management & Risk Management for crop and beef cattle producers

Teaching Focus

AREC 312: Rural Real Estate Appraisal; AREC 324: Applications of Quantitative Method; AREC 444: Agricultural Production Technology Management; AGNR 491: Agricultural Business of Argentina

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
PLSC 330 - Plant Propagation
3 credit hour(s)

The art of plant propagation is as old as civilization. Throughout human history, farmers and gardeners have observed, learned, and adapted from nature ways to multiply plants in cultivation. This course explores the principles and practices for increasing plant numbers with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological basis for various methods. Exploration of lecture concepts via seed starting, tissue culture, cuttings, layering, grafting, and other practical techniques. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : PLSC 210. Comments: Typically offered spring semester

Other Instructors: Chen, Feng | Pulte, Andy

Semesters Offered: Spring
PLSC 423 - Genome Engineering and Gene Editing of Plant Cells
3 credit hour(s)

Cutting-edge synthetic biology tools and techniques for genetic engineering of plant cells, including plastids (a group of endosymbiotic organelles specific to plant cells). Particular emphasis on novel CRISPR/Cas tools for gene editing of plant cells and applications for improving crop traits. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 423 and PLSC 523
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 113 or BIOL 114 or any BIOL sequence with lab or consent of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Spring
PLSC 504 - Seminar
1 credit hour(s)

Presentations and discussion of topics.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Richmond, Mitchell Dale

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
PLSC 523 - Genome Engineering and Gene Editing of Plant Cells
3 credit hour(s)

Cutting-edge synthetic biology tools and techniques for genetic engineering of plant cells, including plastids (a group of endosymbiotic organelles specific to plant cells). Particular emphasis on novel CRISPR/Cas tools for gene editing of plant cells and applications for improving crop traits. Credit Restriction(s): Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 423 and PLSC 523. Comments: Typically offered in Spring semester.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Semesters Offered: Spring
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865-974-5005

cboyer3@tennessee.edu

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ORCID: 0000-0002-1393-8589
Curriculum Vitae
308G Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Agricultural Business and Management, General, Oklahoma State University, 2011
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, General, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2008
  • BS, Agricultural Business and Management, General, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2006
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Chris Boyer

Professor & Head | Agricultural and Resource Economics
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865-974-5005

cboyer3@tennessee.edu

Google Scholar
ORCID: 0000-0002-1393-8589
Curriculum Vitae
308G Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Agricultural Business and Management, General, Oklahoma State University, 2011
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, General, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2008
  • BS, Agricultural Business and Management, General, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2006
Overview

My teaching and research programs focuses on farm business management decisions that help producers maximize profits and/or manage risk. The goal of these programs is to enhance the long-term economic sustainability of farm businesses in Tennessee and across the United States. I work with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and Extensions Specialists to identify relevant and important real-world questions and to develop practical solutions. This research enhances my teaching program of farm financial management, investment analysis of technology adoption, data analysis, and land valuation. I have co-developed an AREC study aboard course to Argentina focused on the their global agricultural supply chain.

Research Focus

Farm Business Management & Risk Management for crop and beef cattle producers

Teaching Focus

AREC 312: Rural Real Estate Appraisal; AREC 324: Applications of Quantitative Method; AREC 444: Agricultural Production Technology Management; AGNR 491: Agricultural Business of Argentina

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
PLSC 330 - Plant Propagation
3 credit hour(s)

The art of plant propagation is as old as civilization. Throughout human history, farmers and gardeners have observed, learned, and adapted from nature ways to multiply plants in cultivation. This course explores the principles and practices for increasing plant numbers with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological basis for various methods. Exploration of lecture concepts via seed starting, tissue culture, cuttings, layering, grafting, and other practical techniques. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : PLSC 210. Comments: Typically offered spring semester

Other Instructors: Chen, Feng | Pulte, Andy

Semesters Offered: Spring
PLSC 423 - Genome Engineering and Gene Editing of Plant Cells
3 credit hour(s)

Cutting-edge synthetic biology tools and techniques for genetic engineering of plant cells, including plastids (a group of endosymbiotic organelles specific to plant cells). Particular emphasis on novel CRISPR/Cas tools for gene editing of plant cells and applications for improving crop traits. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 423 and PLSC 523
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 113 or BIOL 114 or any BIOL sequence with lab or consent of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Spring
PLSC 504 - Seminar
1 credit hour(s)

Presentations and discussion of topics.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Richmond, Mitchell Dale

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
PLSC 523 - Genome Engineering and Gene Editing of Plant Cells
3 credit hour(s)

Cutting-edge synthetic biology tools and techniques for genetic engineering of plant cells, including plastids (a group of endosymbiotic organelles specific to plant cells). Particular emphasis on novel CRISPR/Cas tools for gene editing of plant cells and applications for improving crop traits. Credit Restriction(s): Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 423 and PLSC 523. Comments: Typically offered in Spring semester.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Semesters Offered: Spring
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