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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 491 - International Experience in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 - 12 credit hours

Credit for formalized international experiences related to agricultural sciences and natural resources. Determination of credit based on nature of the proposed experience. Students should discuss the opportunity with their faculty advisors prior to the trip to determine if it is appropriate for credit. Credit hours will be determined by the department and college depending on the extent of activity and types of projects and/or presentations to be completed by the student upon return.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Carter, Gracie

Semesters Offered: Fall
PLSC 240 - Turfgrass Management
3 credit hour(s)

Practical turfgrass management. Cultivar selection, identification, and establishment. Basic fertility programs, mowing, irrigation practices, and thatch removal and compaction control. Pest identification and basic controls.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture.
Comment(s): Students in turfgrass science and management concentration must also register for 241.

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: Example 2020 Syllabus
PLSC 441 - Advanced Turfgrass Management
2 credit hour(s)

Principles and scientific basis of turfgrass culture. Adaptation, ecology, physiology, climatic influences on grass culture, mowing, water management, and design impacts are discussed.

Contact Hour Distribution: 1-hour lecture and one 1-hour lab. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 441 and PLSC 541.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : PLSC 240 and BIOL 113 or BIOL 114.
Comment(s): Offered first session Spring.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 442 - Turfgrass Root-zone Construction
2 credit hour(s)

Construction and management of root-zones for home lawns, golf courses, and athletic fields. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 442 and PLSC 542.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : PLSC 240 and BIOL 113 or BIOL 114.
Comment(s): Offered first session Spring.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 469 - Teaching Practicum
1 - 2 credit hours

Supervised experience in teaching. May involve preparation of lectures and teaching aids, preparation and supervision of laboratory exercises, evaluation of student performance.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Horvath, Brandon Joseph | Pulte, Andy | Walters, Kellie Jean | Spangler, Amanda Diane

Semesters Offered: Fall
PLSC 541 - Advanced Turfgrass Management
3 credit hour(s)

Principles and scientific basis of turfgrass culture. Adaptation, ecology, physiology, climatic influences on grass culture. Clipping and water management; design.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 hour lab. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 441 and 541.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 542 - Turfgrass Root-zone Construction
3 credit hour(s)

Construction and management of root-zones for home lawns, golf courses, and athletic fields. Credit Restriction: Students may not apply 542 towards their graduate degree requirements if they received credit for 442.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
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

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, 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 491 - International Experience in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 - 12 credit hours

Credit for formalized international experiences related to agricultural sciences and natural resources. Determination of credit based on nature of the proposed experience. Students should discuss the opportunity with their faculty advisors prior to the trip to determine if it is appropriate for credit. Credit hours will be determined by the department and college depending on the extent of activity and types of projects and/or presentations to be completed by the student upon return.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Carter, Gracie

Semesters Offered: Fall
PLSC 240 - Turfgrass Management
3 credit hour(s)

Practical turfgrass management. Cultivar selection, identification, and establishment. Basic fertility programs, mowing, irrigation practices, and thatch removal and compaction control. Pest identification and basic controls.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture.
Comment(s): Students in turfgrass science and management concentration must also register for 241.

Semesters Offered: Fall | Syllabus: Example 2020 Syllabus
PLSC 441 - Advanced Turfgrass Management
2 credit hour(s)

Principles and scientific basis of turfgrass culture. Adaptation, ecology, physiology, climatic influences on grass culture, mowing, water management, and design impacts are discussed.

Contact Hour Distribution: 1-hour lecture and one 1-hour lab. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 441 and PLSC 541.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : PLSC 240 and BIOL 113 or BIOL 114.
Comment(s): Offered first session Spring.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 442 - Turfgrass Root-zone Construction
2 credit hour(s)

Construction and management of root-zones for home lawns, golf courses, and athletic fields. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both PLSC 442 and PLSC 542.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : PLSC 240 and BIOL 113 or BIOL 114.
Comment(s): Offered first session Spring.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 469 - Teaching Practicum
1 - 2 credit hours

Supervised experience in teaching. May involve preparation of lectures and teaching aids, preparation and supervision of laboratory exercises, evaluation of student performance.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Horvath, Brandon Joseph | Pulte, Andy | Walters, Kellie Jean | Spangler, Amanda Diane

Semesters Offered: Fall
PLSC 541 - Advanced Turfgrass Management
3 credit hour(s)

Principles and scientific basis of turfgrass culture. Adaptation, ecology, physiology, climatic influences on grass culture. Clipping and water management; design.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 hour lab. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 441 and 541.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
PLSC 542 - Turfgrass Root-zone Construction
3 credit hour(s)

Construction and management of root-zones for home lawns, golf courses, and athletic fields. Credit Restriction: Students may not apply 542 towards their graduate degree requirements if they received credit for 442.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Semesters Offered: Spring | Syllabus: Example 2021 Syllabus
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

Semesters Offered: Fall
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