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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 431 - Field Crop Production
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to basic and applied principles and concepts of field crop production from an agronomic perspective. Review of the physiology of plant growth as relevant to production of field crops. Description of the agricultural production and management of important field crops, and emerging topics associated with field crop production. 

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 431 and PLSC 531
Recommended Background: Working knowledge and familiarity with plant anatomy and basic soil science Comments: Typically offered spring semester in years ending with an odd number

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

Presentations and discussion of topics.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Occhialini, Alessandro

Semesters Offered: Fall
PLSC 531 - Field Crop Production
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to basic and applied principles and concepts of field crop production from an agronomic perspective. Review of the physiology of plant growth as relevant to production of field crops. Description of the agricultural production and management of important field crops, and emerging topics associated with field crop production. Integrated lecture and lab.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2-hour lecture; 2-hour lab. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 431 and 531.
Comment(s): Typically offered spring semester in years ending with an odd number.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate or permission of instructor.
Registration Permission: Permission of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Spring
PLSC 593 - Problems in Plant Sciences
1 - 3 credit hours

Independent study. Current topic related to technology, science or design.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours. Credit Restriction: For MS students, a maximum of 6 hours may be applied to the major. For PhD students in PSI, a maximum of 9 hours may be applied to the major.

Other Instructors: Klingeman III, William E | Pedreira, Bruno | Ross, Michael

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, 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

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, 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 431 - Field Crop Production
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to basic and applied principles and concepts of field crop production from an agronomic perspective. Review of the physiology of plant growth as relevant to production of field crops. Description of the agricultural production and management of important field crops, and emerging topics associated with field crop production. 

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 431 and PLSC 531
Recommended Background: Working knowledge and familiarity with plant anatomy and basic soil science Comments: Typically offered spring semester in years ending with an odd number

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

Presentations and discussion of topics.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Occhialini, Alessandro

Semesters Offered: Fall
PLSC 531 - Field Crop Production
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to basic and applied principles and concepts of field crop production from an agronomic perspective. Review of the physiology of plant growth as relevant to production of field crops. Description of the agricultural production and management of important field crops, and emerging topics associated with field crop production. Integrated lecture and lab.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2-hour lecture; 2-hour lab. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 431 and 531.
Comment(s): Typically offered spring semester in years ending with an odd number.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate or permission of instructor.
Registration Permission: Permission of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Spring
PLSC 593 - Problems in Plant Sciences
1 - 3 credit hours

Independent study. Current topic related to technology, science or design.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours. Credit Restriction: For MS students, a maximum of 6 hours may be applied to the major. For PhD students in PSI, a maximum of 9 hours may be applied to the major.

Other Instructors: Klingeman III, William E | Pedreira, Bruno | Ross, Michael

Semesters Offered: Fall
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