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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 453 - Introduction to Plant Breeding
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to general principles, practices and techniques used to breed plants, select traits, and develop crop cultivars: including biomass feedstock crops. Concepts discussed will range from quantitative and population genetics, historical through conventional plant breeding (through self- and cross-pollinations) and hybridization, then end with exploration of contemporary approaches to improve plant traits including molecular breeding and genetic engineering. (Same as PLSC 553.) Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 453 and PLSC 553.
Comment(s): Typically offered Spring semester in alternate years that end with an even number.

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: Example 2022 Syllabus
PLSC 553 - Introduction to Plant Breeding
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to general principles, practices and techniques used to breed plants, select traits, and develop crop cultivars: including biomass feedstock crops. Concepts discussed will range from quantitative and population genetics, historical through conventional plant breeding (through self- and cross-pollinations) and hybridization, then end with exploration of contemporary approaches to improve plant traits including genetic engineering. Credit Restriction. Students may not receive credit for both 453 and 553.
Comment(s): Will be taught Spring semester and then offered alternate, even-numbered years.

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: Example 2020 Syllabus, Example 2022 Syllabus
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 | Walters, Kellie Jean | Ross, Michael | Stewart, Neal | Millwood, Reggie | Sams, Carl E

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
PLSC 653 - Advanced Plant Breeding
3 credit hour(s)

Principles and methodologies targeting genetic gain for crop improvement. Concepts of qualitative and quantitative trait improvement. Parental germplasm, hybridization, population formation, inbreeding, genetic variance, heritability, selection methods, molecular genetic markers, genetically engineered crops.

Recommended Background: Course work in experimental design and analyses and a general genetics course or consent of instructor.
Comment(s): Offered Spring semester in alternate, odd numbered years.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level -graduate.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
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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).
PLSC 453 - Introduction to Plant Breeding
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to general principles, practices and techniques used to breed plants, select traits, and develop crop cultivars: including biomass feedstock crops. Concepts discussed will range from quantitative and population genetics, historical through conventional plant breeding (through self- and cross-pollinations) and hybridization, then end with exploration of contemporary approaches to improve plant traits including molecular breeding and genetic engineering. (Same as PLSC 553.) Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 453 and PLSC 553.
Comment(s): Typically offered Spring semester in alternate years that end with an even number.

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: Example 2022 Syllabus
PLSC 553 - Introduction to Plant Breeding
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to general principles, practices and techniques used to breed plants, select traits, and develop crop cultivars: including biomass feedstock crops. Concepts discussed will range from quantitative and population genetics, historical through conventional plant breeding (through self- and cross-pollinations) and hybridization, then end with exploration of contemporary approaches to improve plant traits including genetic engineering. Credit Restriction. Students may not receive credit for both 453 and 553.
Comment(s): Will be taught Spring semester and then offered alternate, even-numbered years.

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: Example 2020 Syllabus, Example 2022 Syllabus
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 | Walters, Kellie Jean | Ross, Michael | Stewart, Neal | Millwood, Reggie | Sams, Carl E

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
PLSC 653 - Advanced Plant Breeding
3 credit hour(s)

Principles and methodologies targeting genetic gain for crop improvement. Concepts of qualitative and quantitative trait improvement. Parental germplasm, hybridization, population formation, inbreeding, genetic variance, heritability, selection methods, molecular genetic markers, genetically engineered crops.

Recommended Background: Course work in experimental design and analyses and a general genetics course or consent of instructor.
Comment(s): Offered Spring semester in alternate, odd numbered years.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level -graduate.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
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