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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).
AGNR 512 - Teaching Internship in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 credit hour(s)

Supervised experience in teaching - test preparation and evaluation of agriculture students.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours for MS students and maximum 4 hours for PhD students.

Other Instructors: Mason, Katie | Parker, Paxton Ann | Kojima, Cheryl Jean | Mathew, Daniel J | Yu, Edward | McLean, Kyle | Jean-Philippe, Sharon

Semesters Offered: Spring
ANSC 480 - Animal Behavior and Welfare
3 credit hour(s)

Explores animal welfare topics from the animal’s perspective, using animal behavior as a key indicator. Analyzes contemporary welfare issues and policies based on our scientific understanding of the experiences of animals. Emphasizes farmed animals, but also draws on examples from zoo, lab, and companion animals. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 lectures and 1 laboratory
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : Any two of ANSC 320, ANSC 330, ANSC 340, or ANSC 380
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ANSC 320, ANSC 330, ANSC 340, and ANSC 380

Semesters Offered: Spring
ANSC 490 - Special Topics in Animal Sciences
1 - 3 credit hours

Topics and formats vary to address current issues and opportunities for student development.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Requires consent of department.

Other Instructors: Ivey, Jennie | Kojima, Cheryl Jean

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ANSC 515 - Special Topics
1 - 4 credit hours

Instructor-initiated course to be offered on topics of current interest.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate or permission of instructor.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Beever, Jon | Tabler, Tom

Semesters Offered: Spring
ANSC 580 - Animal Behavior and Welfare
3 credit hour(s)

Explores animal welfare topics from the animal’s perspective, using animal behavior as a key indicator. Analyzes contemporary welfare issues and policies based on our scientific understanding of the experiences of animals. Emphasizes farmed animals, but also draws on examples from zoo, lab, and companion animals.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab/discussion. Credit Restriction(s): Students may not receive credit for both 480 and 580.
Registration Restriction(s): Graduate or instructor permission.

Semesters Offered: 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).
AGNR 512 - Teaching Internship in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 credit hour(s)

Supervised experience in teaching - test preparation and evaluation of agriculture students.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours for MS students and maximum 4 hours for PhD students.

Other Instructors: Mason, Katie | Parker, Paxton Ann | Kojima, Cheryl Jean | Mathew, Daniel J | Yu, Edward | McLean, Kyle | Jean-Philippe, Sharon

Semesters Offered: Spring
ANSC 480 - Animal Behavior and Welfare
3 credit hour(s)

Explores animal welfare topics from the animal’s perspective, using animal behavior as a key indicator. Analyzes contemporary welfare issues and policies based on our scientific understanding of the experiences of animals. Emphasizes farmed animals, but also draws on examples from zoo, lab, and companion animals. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 lectures and 1 laboratory
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : Any two of ANSC 320, ANSC 330, ANSC 340, or ANSC 380
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ANSC 320, ANSC 330, ANSC 340, and ANSC 380

Semesters Offered: Spring
ANSC 490 - Special Topics in Animal Sciences
1 - 3 credit hours

Topics and formats vary to address current issues and opportunities for student development.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Requires consent of department.

Other Instructors: Ivey, Jennie | Kojima, Cheryl Jean

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ANSC 515 - Special Topics
1 - 4 credit hours

Instructor-initiated course to be offered on topics of current interest.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate or permission of instructor.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Beever, Jon | Tabler, Tom

Semesters Offered: Spring
ANSC 580 - Animal Behavior and Welfare
3 credit hour(s)

Explores animal welfare topics from the animal’s perspective, using animal behavior as a key indicator. Analyzes contemporary welfare issues and policies based on our scientific understanding of the experiences of animals. Emphasizes farmed animals, but also draws on examples from zoo, lab, and companion animals.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab/discussion. Credit Restriction(s): Students may not receive credit for both 480 and 580.
Registration Restriction(s): Graduate or instructor permission.

Semesters Offered: Spring
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