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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 - Introduction to Digital Media in Agriculture and Natural Resources
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 agricultural and natural sciences topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab.

Other Instructors: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 340 - Public Strategies for Communicating to Global Sectors
3 credit hour(s)

Examine how to communicate a mission, vision, and goals both in the United States and internationally. Explore communication strategies in various natural science sectors and analyze how to respond to global change. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (GCI)

Other Instructors: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Spring
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: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 530 - Specials Topics in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
1 - 3 credit hours

Current issues.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stephens, Carrie Ann | Richards, Jennifer Kathryn | Rampold, Shelli D.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ALEC 532 - Introduction to Digital Media in Agriculture and Natural Resources
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 agriculture and natural science topics. Credit Restriction: May not receive credit for both 330 and 532.

Other Instructors: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Fall
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: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 593 - Special Problems in Agricultural Leadership. Education and Communications
1 - 4 credit hours

Special research and/or special reports based on supervised independent study.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stephens, Carrie Ann | Richards, Jennifer Kathryn

Semesters Offered: Fall, 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 - Introduction to Digital Media in Agriculture and Natural Resources
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 agricultural and natural sciences topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab.

Other Instructors: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 340 - Public Strategies for Communicating to Global Sectors
3 credit hour(s)

Examine how to communicate a mission, vision, and goals both in the United States and internationally. Explore communication strategies in various natural science sectors and analyze how to respond to global change. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (GCI)

Other Instructors: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Spring
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: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 530 - Specials Topics in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
1 - 3 credit hours

Current issues.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stephens, Carrie Ann | Richards, Jennifer Kathryn | Rampold, Shelli D.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ALEC 532 - Introduction to Digital Media in Agriculture and Natural Resources
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 agriculture and natural science topics. Credit Restriction: May not receive credit for both 330 and 532.

Other Instructors: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Fall
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: Greig, Jamie Alexander

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 593 - Special Problems in Agricultural Leadership. Education and Communications
1 - 4 credit hours

Special research and/or special reports based on supervised independent study.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stephens, Carrie Ann | Richards, Jennifer Kathryn

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
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