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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).
FWF 315 - Principles of Wildlife and Fisheries Management
3 credit hour(s)

Ecological relationships of wild animals with other animals and their habitats. Biological, social, and economic aspects of their management.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 101-BIOL 102 or BIOL 113-BIOL 114-BIOL 115 or BIOL 150-BIOL 159-BIOL 160.

Semesters Offered: Fall
SNR 315 - Principles of Wildlife and Fisheries Management
3 credit hour(s)

Ecological relationships of wild animals with other animals and their habitats. Biological, social, and economic aspects of their management. Registration Enforced

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 101*-BIOL 102* or BIOL 113*-BIOL 114*-BIOL 115* or BIOL 150*-BIOL 160*-BIOL 159*.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 445 - Ecology and Management of Wild Birds
3 credit hour(s)

Biological and ecological characteristics of game birds, endangered birds, and bird pests. Current principles and practices of wild bird management. Weekend field trip required.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 315

Semesters Offered: Spring
WFS 515 - Avian Ecology and Conservation
3 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussion based on current literature on contemporary topics in avian ecology and management. Additional credit awarded for writing review paper on contemporary topic of interest to student.

Repeatability: Not repeatable. May be taken once for 1-2 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 560 - Advanced Topics in Wildlife and Fisheries Science
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques and analysis of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : 443, 444, and 445 or consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Wilber, Mark Quentin | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 593 - Independent Study in Wildlife and Fisheries Science
1 - 4 credit hours

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

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
Picture of Chris Boyer image

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).
FWF 315 - Principles of Wildlife and Fisheries Management
3 credit hour(s)

Ecological relationships of wild animals with other animals and their habitats. Biological, social, and economic aspects of their management.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 101-BIOL 102 or BIOL 113-BIOL 114-BIOL 115 or BIOL 150-BIOL 159-BIOL 160.

Semesters Offered: Fall
SNR 315 - Principles of Wildlife and Fisheries Management
3 credit hour(s)

Ecological relationships of wild animals with other animals and their habitats. Biological, social, and economic aspects of their management. Registration Enforced

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 101*-BIOL 102* or BIOL 113*-BIOL 114*-BIOL 115* or BIOL 150*-BIOL 160*-BIOL 159*.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 445 - Ecology and Management of Wild Birds
3 credit hour(s)

Biological and ecological characteristics of game birds, endangered birds, and bird pests. Current principles and practices of wild bird management. Weekend field trip required.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 315

Semesters Offered: Spring
WFS 515 - Avian Ecology and Conservation
3 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussion based on current literature on contemporary topics in avian ecology and management. Additional credit awarded for writing review paper on contemporary topic of interest to student.

Repeatability: Not repeatable. May be taken once for 1-2 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 560 - Advanced Topics in Wildlife and Fisheries Science
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques and analysis of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : 443, 444, and 445 or consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Wilber, Mark Quentin | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 593 - Independent Study in Wildlife and Fisheries Science
1 - 4 credit hours

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Semesters Offered: Fall
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