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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).
FORS 329 - Forest Resource Inventory
3 credit hour(s)

Tree, log, and lumber scaling and grading. Land inventory and stand mapping. Volume estimation.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 313.
(RE) Corequisite(s): FORS 323.

Semesters Offered: Fall
FORS 511 - Problem Analysis in Forest Resources
3 credit hour(s)

Problem identification, analysis and solution in forest resources management. Identify, analyze and prepare written report. Topic and report must have approval of graduate committee.

Comment(s): Available only to forestry majors in the non-thesis option.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FORS 593 - Independent Study in Forestry
1 - 4 credit hours

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Hodges, Donald G

Semesters Offered: Fall
FWF 313 - Measurements and Sampling
3 credit hour(s)

Measurement techniques and sampling methods for vegetation. Estimation of animal populations. Map and aerial photo use.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : STAT 201 or MATH 115.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 430 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Natural Resources
3 credit hour(s)

Introductory course in geographic information systems (GIS), with applications in natural resources. This course emphasizes creating detailed, professional grade maps, but also includes the basics of the theory, data collection, and analyses associated with GIS.

Registration Restriction(s): Forestry or wildlife and fisheries science majors only.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 530 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Natural Resources
3 credit hour(s)

Introductory course in geographic information systems (GIS), with applications in natural resources. Emphasizes creating detailed, professional grade maps, but also includes overview and application of the theory and analyses associated with GIS.

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).
FORS 329 - Forest Resource Inventory
3 credit hour(s)

Tree, log, and lumber scaling and grading. Land inventory and stand mapping. Volume estimation.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 313.
(RE) Corequisite(s): FORS 323.

Semesters Offered: Fall
FORS 511 - Problem Analysis in Forest Resources
3 credit hour(s)

Problem identification, analysis and solution in forest resources management. Identify, analyze and prepare written report. Topic and report must have approval of graduate committee.

Comment(s): Available only to forestry majors in the non-thesis option.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FORS 593 - Independent Study in Forestry
1 - 4 credit hours

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Hodges, Donald G

Semesters Offered: Fall
FWF 313 - Measurements and Sampling
3 credit hour(s)

Measurement techniques and sampling methods for vegetation. Estimation of animal populations. Map and aerial photo use.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : STAT 201 or MATH 115.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 430 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Natural Resources
3 credit hour(s)

Introductory course in geographic information systems (GIS), with applications in natural resources. This course emphasizes creating detailed, professional grade maps, but also includes the basics of the theory, data collection, and analyses associated with GIS.

Registration Restriction(s): Forestry or wildlife and fisheries science majors only.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 530 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Natural Resources
3 credit hour(s)

Introductory course in geographic information systems (GIS), with applications in natural resources. Emphasizes creating detailed, professional grade maps, but also includes overview and application of the theory and analyses associated with GIS.

Semesters Offered: Spring
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