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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).
ALEC 330 - Foundations of Practical Skills for Communicating Natural Sciences
3 credit hour(s)

Novice communicators gain hands-on experience with a variety of communication tools and methods, including digital publishing, graphic design, photography, audio and video production, and website design. Students learn how to plan and execute the delivery of communication products for natural science topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab.

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 340 - Strategic Communication in Agriculture and Natural Resources for Global Audiences
3 credit hour(s)

Examines how agricultural organizations communicate their mission, vision, and goals both in the United States and internationally. Students will examine agricultural organizations in various sectors and analyze how they respond to global change. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (GCI)

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ALEC 440 - Writing for Professional Careers in Industry and Academia
3 credit hour(s)

Writing for Professional Careers in Industry and Academia: Learn the context of writing for careers in industry and academia and gain practical skills in research and analysis, digital writing, reports and proposals, style and formatting, identifying sources, and developing academic papers. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (WC) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (WC).
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ENGL 102, ENGL 112, ENGL 132, or ENGL 298.
Comment(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 442 - Digital Production Campaigns for Natural Science
3 credit hour(s)

Explore elements of print and digital layout and visual design principles to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ALEC 330.

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 443 - Video Production Campaigns for Natural Science
3 credit hour(s)

Explore elements of video production techniques with a focus on camera, lighting, audio, and editing methods to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ALEC 330.

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 532 - Introduction to Agricultural Communications
3 credit hour(s)

Understanding the role of agricultural communicators. Explore elements of written, visual, and digital communication methods to interact with agricultural audiences. Credit Restriction: May not receive credit for both 330 and 532.

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 535 - Communicating in Agriculture and Natural Resources
3 credit hour(s)

Focuses on strategic communication for agriculture and life science industries. The content is designed to explore the practical and philosophical elements when communicating with both agricultural and nonagricultural audiences. Additionally, students will explore the historical and foundational elements of agriculture and communications.

Semesters Offered: Summer
ALEC 537 - Communication Strategies for Leaders
3 credit hour(s)

Effective leaders are able to implement communication strategies that inspire action. Through hands-on learning and presentations by current leaders from various fields (sport, industry, and education), students learn how to communicate clearly and persuasively. Will learn how to tailor communications to different audiences, apply the various strategic leadership principles in structuring communications, connect authentically with their audience through their unique leadership style, and create compelling, high-impact presentations and communications.

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 542 - Digital Production Campaigns for Natural Science
3 credit hour(s)

Explore elements of print and digital layout and visual design principles to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. Offered spring semester even years. (RE)Prerequisite: 330 or 532.

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 543 - Video Production Campaigns for Natural Science
3 credit hour(s)

Explore elements of video production techniques with a focus on camera, lighting, audio, and editing methods to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. (RE) Prerequisite: ALEC 330 or ALEC 532 (Student cannot receive credit for both).

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).
ALEC 330 - Foundations of Practical Skills for Communicating Natural Sciences
3 credit hour(s)

Novice communicators gain hands-on experience with a variety of communication tools and methods, including digital publishing, graphic design, photography, audio and video production, and website design. Students learn how to plan and execute the delivery of communication products for natural science topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab.

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 340 - Strategic Communication in Agriculture and Natural Resources for Global Audiences
3 credit hour(s)

Examines how agricultural organizations communicate their mission, vision, and goals both in the United States and internationally. Students will examine agricultural organizations in various sectors and analyze how they respond to global change. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (GCI)

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ALEC 440 - Writing for Professional Careers in Industry and Academia
3 credit hour(s)

Writing for Professional Careers in Industry and Academia: Learn the context of writing for careers in industry and academia and gain practical skills in research and analysis, digital writing, reports and proposals, style and formatting, identifying sources, and developing academic papers. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (WC) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (WC).
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ENGL 102, ENGL 112, ENGL 132, or ENGL 298.
Comment(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 442 - Digital Production Campaigns for Natural Science
3 credit hour(s)

Explore elements of print and digital layout and visual design principles to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ALEC 330.

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 443 - Video Production Campaigns for Natural Science
3 credit hour(s)

Explore elements of video production techniques with a focus on camera, lighting, audio, and editing methods to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ALEC 330.

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 532 - Introduction to Agricultural Communications
3 credit hour(s)

Understanding the role of agricultural communicators. Explore elements of written, visual, and digital communication methods to interact with agricultural audiences. Credit Restriction: May not receive credit for both 330 and 532.

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 535 - Communicating in Agriculture and Natural Resources
3 credit hour(s)

Focuses on strategic communication for agriculture and life science industries. The content is designed to explore the practical and philosophical elements when communicating with both agricultural and nonagricultural audiences. Additionally, students will explore the historical and foundational elements of agriculture and communications.

Semesters Offered: Summer
ALEC 537 - Communication Strategies for Leaders
3 credit hour(s)

Effective leaders are able to implement communication strategies that inspire action. Through hands-on learning and presentations by current leaders from various fields (sport, industry, and education), students learn how to communicate clearly and persuasively. Will learn how to tailor communications to different audiences, apply the various strategic leadership principles in structuring communications, connect authentically with their audience through their unique leadership style, and create compelling, high-impact presentations and communications.

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 542 - Digital Production Campaigns for Natural Science
3 credit hour(s)

Explore elements of print and digital layout and visual design principles to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. Offered spring semester even years. (RE)Prerequisite: 330 or 532.

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 543 - Video Production Campaigns for Natural Science
3 credit hour(s)

Explore elements of video production techniques with a focus on camera, lighting, audio, and editing methods to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. (RE) Prerequisite: ALEC 330 or ALEC 532 (Student cannot receive credit for both).

Semesters Offered: Spring
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