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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).
BAES 202 - Fundamentals in Python Programming in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
3 credit hour(s)

This course introduces biology students to programming concepts using Python, with a focus on applications in agriculture and environmental sciences. It covers fundamental programming skills and problem-solving techniques to process, analyze, and visualize biological data in agriculture and environmental sciences. By the end of the course, students will develop practical skills to tackle biological challenges using computational tools.

Semesters Offered: Fall
BAES 460 - Metagenomics and Microbiome Analyses in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
3 credit hour(s)

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to metagenomics and microbiome analysis, focusing on the study of microbial communities in various environments, including insect and plant-associated microbiomes. Students will learn theoretical concepts and practical skills in experimental design, sequencing technologies, bioinformatics, and data interpretation. The course emphasizes hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and techniques used in microbiome research. Department Enforced

(DE) Prerequisite(s): BCMB 412

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 123 - Chocolate: Bean to Bar
3 credit hour(s)

Chocolate is one of the most popular foods in the world. More than 50 million people worldwide currently depend on chocolate (cacao) for their livelihood. Surprisingly, most people know very little about where chocolate comes from, the global impacts on various cultures, both historically and currently, or what “real” chocolate actually tastes like, despite the long history and association with chocolate. This course will introduce students to chocolate – the cacao plant and its associated pests and diseases, the underlying science, its history, and the impacts on past and current societies and cultures. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (GCI) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (CC)

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 531 - Special Problems in Entomology, Nematology and Plant Pathology
1 - 3 credit hours

Comprehensive individual study of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.

Other Instructors: Kariyawasam, Dr. Gayan | Kelly, Heather Marie | Coffman, Kelsey

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 640 - Seminar
1 credit hour(s)

Presentation of research proposals and research (dissertation or thesis) seminars by students. Presentations on current topics by outside speakers.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Other Instructors: Owings, Charity Grace | Staton, Meg

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).
BAES 202 - Fundamentals in Python Programming in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
3 credit hour(s)

This course introduces biology students to programming concepts using Python, with a focus on applications in agriculture and environmental sciences. It covers fundamental programming skills and problem-solving techniques to process, analyze, and visualize biological data in agriculture and environmental sciences. By the end of the course, students will develop practical skills to tackle biological challenges using computational tools.

Semesters Offered: Fall
BAES 460 - Metagenomics and Microbiome Analyses in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
3 credit hour(s)

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to metagenomics and microbiome analysis, focusing on the study of microbial communities in various environments, including insect and plant-associated microbiomes. Students will learn theoretical concepts and practical skills in experimental design, sequencing technologies, bioinformatics, and data interpretation. The course emphasizes hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and techniques used in microbiome research. Department Enforced

(DE) Prerequisite(s): BCMB 412

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 123 - Chocolate: Bean to Bar
3 credit hour(s)

Chocolate is one of the most popular foods in the world. More than 50 million people worldwide currently depend on chocolate (cacao) for their livelihood. Surprisingly, most people know very little about where chocolate comes from, the global impacts on various cultures, both historically and currently, or what “real” chocolate actually tastes like, despite the long history and association with chocolate. This course will introduce students to chocolate – the cacao plant and its associated pests and diseases, the underlying science, its history, and the impacts on past and current societies and cultures. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (GCI) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (CC)

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 531 - Special Problems in Entomology, Nematology and Plant Pathology
1 - 3 credit hours

Comprehensive individual study of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.

Other Instructors: Kariyawasam, Dr. Gayan | Kelly, Heather Marie | Coffman, Kelsey

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 640 - Seminar
1 credit hour(s)

Presentation of research proposals and research (dissertation or thesis) seminars by students. Presentations on current topics by outside speakers.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Other Instructors: Owings, Charity Grace | Staton, Meg

Semesters Offered: Fall
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