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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).
EPP 201 - Impact of Insects and Plant Diseases on Human Societies
3 credit hour(s)

Insects and plant diseases have had a significant influence on human history, culture, and lifestyles. The science of entomology and plant pathology helps humankind understand the impact of insects and plant pathogens on these dimensions of human existence. The development of strategies to capitalize on the beneficial aspects of these organisms will also be explored. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (NS) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (NS)

Other Instructors: Gwinn, Kimberly D

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 250 - The World of Fungi: Beneficial, Edible, Medicinal, Hallucinogenic, Pathogenic, Toxic, and Deadly
3 credit hour(s)

The World of Fungi is a comprehensive exploration of the diverse fungal kingdom and the impact of fungi on human societies, plants, animals, and ecosystems, as well as their economic importance in various industries. The topics covered will broaden student knowledge on the benefits (food, medicines, waste decomposition), challenges (disease, toxins, food safety and security), and opportunities (industrial uses, environmental clean-up) created by fungi. This course will prepare students for higher level courses in biology, plant pathology, and microbiology.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
EPP 505 - Mycology
3 credit hour(s)

Survey of the fungal kingdom and traditional allies in the context of phyla and taxonomic classes. Topics include: systematics, biology, reproduction, structure-function, physiology, genetics, mycotic diseases of animals and plants, mycotoxins, hallucinogens, and poisons, insect-fungal associations, composting, edible mushrooms, industrial uses of fungi, fermented food and beverages, and fungal ecology.

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 512 - Soilborne Plant Pathogens
3 credit hour(s)

Causal agents; host-parasite-soil environment interactions; epidemiology; detection and identification of soilborne plant pathogens; biological, cultural, and chemical control.

Semesters Offered: Spring
EPP 570 - Entomology and Plant Pathology Colloquium
1 credit hour(s)

Will focus on professional development and other essential topics for new Graduate Students, who are enrolled in a graduate academic program in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology.

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 604 - Advanced Topics in Plant Pathology
1 - 3 credit hours

Biological control, disease diagnosis and management, epidemiology, fungal plant pathogens, integrated pest management, molecular plant-microbe interactions, plant pathogenesis, plant pathogenic bacteria, soil- and seed-borne pathogens, and virology.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Other Instructors: Kelly, Heather Marie

Semesters Offered: Fall
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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).
EPP 201 - Impact of Insects and Plant Diseases on Human Societies
3 credit hour(s)

Insects and plant diseases have had a significant influence on human history, culture, and lifestyles. The science of entomology and plant pathology helps humankind understand the impact of insects and plant pathogens on these dimensions of human existence. The development of strategies to capitalize on the beneficial aspects of these organisms will also be explored. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (NS) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (NS)

Other Instructors: Gwinn, Kimberly D

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 250 - The World of Fungi: Beneficial, Edible, Medicinal, Hallucinogenic, Pathogenic, Toxic, and Deadly
3 credit hour(s)

The World of Fungi is a comprehensive exploration of the diverse fungal kingdom and the impact of fungi on human societies, plants, animals, and ecosystems, as well as their economic importance in various industries. The topics covered will broaden student knowledge on the benefits (food, medicines, waste decomposition), challenges (disease, toxins, food safety and security), and opportunities (industrial uses, environmental clean-up) created by fungi. This course will prepare students for higher level courses in biology, plant pathology, and microbiology.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
EPP 505 - Mycology
3 credit hour(s)

Survey of the fungal kingdom and traditional allies in the context of phyla and taxonomic classes. Topics include: systematics, biology, reproduction, structure-function, physiology, genetics, mycotic diseases of animals and plants, mycotoxins, hallucinogens, and poisons, insect-fungal associations, composting, edible mushrooms, industrial uses of fungi, fermented food and beverages, and fungal ecology.

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 512 - Soilborne Plant Pathogens
3 credit hour(s)

Causal agents; host-parasite-soil environment interactions; epidemiology; detection and identification of soilborne plant pathogens; biological, cultural, and chemical control.

Semesters Offered: Spring
EPP 570 - Entomology and Plant Pathology Colloquium
1 credit hour(s)

Will focus on professional development and other essential topics for new Graduate Students, who are enrolled in a graduate academic program in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology.

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 604 - Advanced Topics in Plant Pathology
1 - 3 credit hours

Biological control, disease diagnosis and management, epidemiology, fungal plant pathogens, integrated pest management, molecular plant-microbe interactions, plant pathogenesis, plant pathogenic bacteria, soil- and seed-borne pathogens, and virology.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Other Instructors: Kelly, Heather Marie

Semesters Offered: Fall
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