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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).
PLSC 426 - Plant Biochemistry and Stress Physiology
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamental aspects of plant biochemistry and stress physiology. Overview of primary and secondary metabolism; phytohormone biosynthesis and signal transduction pathways; insight into the biochemical reactions triggered by the diverse stresses encountered by plants throughout their life cycles, and their association with stress tolerance mechanisms. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 426 and PLSC 526
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 113 or BIOL 114 or consent of instructor.
Recommended Background: PLSC 333 or BCMB 321 Comments: Offered fall semester

Other Instructors: Redoy, Mahadi Hasan

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: PLSC426_526-Syllabus_Fall 2024
PLSC 433 - Fruit Crops and Viticulture
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamental principles of biology and culture of small fruits, deciduous tree fruits, and grape vines, including morphology, physiology, distribution, utilization, propagation, production systems, harvesting, storage and processing.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2-hour lecture and one 2-hour lab
Recommended Background: PLSC 210, or working familiarity with general principles and practices of horticulture Comments: Offered spring semester

Other Instructors: Davadant, Pierre

Semesters Offered: Spring
PLSC 504 - Seminar
1 credit hour(s)

Presentations and discussion of topics.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Semesters Offered: Fall
PLSC 526 - Plant Biochemistry & Stress Physiology
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamental aspects of plant biochemistry and stress physiology. Overview of primary and secondary metabolism; phytohormone biosynthesis and signal transduction pathways; insight into the biochemical reactions triggered by the diverse stresses encountered by plants throughout their life cycles, and their association with stress tolerance mechanisms. Credit Restriction(s): Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 426 and PLSC 526. Comments: Typically offered Fall semester.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Other Instructors: Redoy, Mahadi Hasan

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: PLSC426_526-Syllabus_Fall 2024
PLSC 569 - Teaching Practicum
1 - 3 credit hours

Supervised experience in teaching. May involve preparation of lectures and teaching aids, preparation and supervision of laboratory exercises, evaluation of student performance, and for second-year graduate students, responsibility for course delivery.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Klingeman III, William E | Pulte, Andy | Ross, Michael | Walters, Kellie Jean

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
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865-974-5005

cboyer3@tennessee.edu

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, Oklahoma State University, 2011
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2008
  • BS, Agricultural Business and Management, 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

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, Oklahoma State University, 2011
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2008
  • BS, Agricultural Business and Management, 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).
PLSC 426 - Plant Biochemistry and Stress Physiology
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamental aspects of plant biochemistry and stress physiology. Overview of primary and secondary metabolism; phytohormone biosynthesis and signal transduction pathways; insight into the biochemical reactions triggered by the diverse stresses encountered by plants throughout their life cycles, and their association with stress tolerance mechanisms. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 426 and PLSC 526
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 113 or BIOL 114 or consent of instructor.
Recommended Background: PLSC 333 or BCMB 321 Comments: Offered fall semester

Other Instructors: Redoy, Mahadi Hasan

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: PLSC426_526-Syllabus_Fall 2024
PLSC 433 - Fruit Crops and Viticulture
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamental principles of biology and culture of small fruits, deciduous tree fruits, and grape vines, including morphology, physiology, distribution, utilization, propagation, production systems, harvesting, storage and processing.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2-hour lecture and one 2-hour lab
Recommended Background: PLSC 210, or working familiarity with general principles and practices of horticulture Comments: Offered spring semester

Other Instructors: Davadant, Pierre

Semesters Offered: Spring
PLSC 504 - Seminar
1 credit hour(s)

Presentations and discussion of topics.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Semesters Offered: Fall
PLSC 526 - Plant Biochemistry & Stress Physiology
3 credit hour(s)

Fundamental aspects of plant biochemistry and stress physiology. Overview of primary and secondary metabolism; phytohormone biosynthesis and signal transduction pathways; insight into the biochemical reactions triggered by the diverse stresses encountered by plants throughout their life cycles, and their association with stress tolerance mechanisms. Credit Restriction(s): Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 426 and PLSC 526. Comments: Typically offered Fall semester.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Other Instructors: Redoy, Mahadi Hasan

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: PLSC426_526-Syllabus_Fall 2024
PLSC 569 - Teaching Practicum
1 - 3 credit hours

Supervised experience in teaching. May involve preparation of lectures and teaching aids, preparation and supervision of laboratory exercises, evaluation of student performance, and for second-year graduate students, responsibility for course delivery.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 3 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Klingeman III, William E | Pulte, Andy | Ross, Michael | Walters, Kellie Jean

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
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