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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).
VMP 891 - Basic Small Animal Surgical Principles
1 credit hour(s)

Elective course presents the basics of aseptic technique, including pack preparation, gowning, gloving, and waterless hand scrubs; instrument handling; knot tying; suture placement; and ligation. More advanced practice and near-peer instruction opportunities available to upperclassmen.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Tobias, Karen M

VMP 894 - Small Animal Surgery – Spay/Neuter Elective
2 credit hour(s)

Major emphasis on hands-on experience in small animal surgery. Students will rotate roles weekly as primary surgeon, assistant surgeon, or anesthetist.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Anderson, Lane Sullivan

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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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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).
VMP 891 - Basic Small Animal Surgical Principles
1 credit hour(s)

Elective course presents the basics of aseptic technique, including pack preparation, gowning, gloving, and waterless hand scrubs; instrument handling; knot tying; suture placement; and ligation. More advanced practice and near-peer instruction opportunities available to upperclassmen.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Tobias, Karen M

VMP 894 - Small Animal Surgery – Spay/Neuter Elective
2 credit hour(s)

Major emphasis on hands-on experience in small animal surgery. Students will rotate roles weekly as primary surgeon, assistant surgeon, or anesthetist.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Anderson, Lane Sullivan

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