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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).
ALEC 303 - Analysis of Leadership Approaches and Styles
3 credit hour(s)

Examination of historical and current leadership approaches with an emphasis on theory to practice in leadership. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AOC)

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 450 - Servant Leadership
3 credit hour(s)

Theoretical underpinnings based on servant leadership and the development of a servant leader; servant leadership in business, education and foundations; servant leader responsibility; America and world leadership; and ethical considerations for leaders. A broad-based review of the primary disciplines in agriculture with an emphasis on servant leadership. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (SS)
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 520 - Leadership Development in Organizations and Community Nonprofit
3 credit hour(s)

Application of concepts related to developing leaders for organizing and maintaining extension and community nonprofit organizations. The foundation of this course is grounded in traditional and contemporary leadership philosophies and practices, but emphasizes leadership in agricultural professions.

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 522 - Supervisory Leadership
3 credit hour(s)

Exploring techniques, models and theories of supervision. Principles and best practices for leading, administering, supervising, and managing agricultural leadership, education, extension and communication organizations. Analyzing selected case studies that apply theory to practice.

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 523 - Women in Leadership
3 credit hour(s)

Examination of theories and practical experiences of women in leadership positions. Understanding the theoretical underpinnings of women in leadership by examining literature, case studies, autobiographies and personal experiences.

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 530 - Specials Topics in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
1 - 3 credit hours

Current issues.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Richards, Jennifer Kathryn | West, Molly | Ruth, Taylor Kathryne | Rampold, Shelli D.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Mini
ALEC 551 - Servant Leadership
3 credit hour(s)

Theoretical underpinnings based on servant leadership and the development of a servant leader; servant leadership in business, education and foundations; servant leader responsibility; America and world leadership; and ethical considerations for leaders. A broad-based review of the primary disciplines in agriculture with an emphasis on servant leadership. Credit Restriction: Students may not apply 551 towards their graduate degree requirements if they received credit for 450.
Registration Restriction(s): Graduate standing.

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 552 - Organizational Leadership and Change
3 credit hour(s)

Theories of leadership and change. Implementing changes in order to guide successful organizations. Topics include discussion of principled leadership, organizational behavior, human diversity, and leading organizational change.

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 593 - Special Problems in Agricultural Leadership. Education and Communications
1 - 4 credit hours

Special research and/or special reports based on supervised independent study.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Richards, Jennifer Kathryn | Rampold, Shelli D. | Ruth, Taylor Kathryne | Gill, Tom

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Mini
HALS 308 - Conflict Resolution
1 credit hour(s)

Proactive engagement and leadership strategies. Communication strategies to manage crisis. Adaptive leadership framework.

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only. Registration Restriction: Required of and limited to Haslam Leadership Scholars.

Semesters Offered: Spring
HALS 397 - Haslam Leadership Group Capstone
1 credit hour(s)

Team-based research project focused on select issue relevant to state of Tennessee. Teams will present recommendations to university and community leaders.

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only. Registration Restriction: Required of and limited to Haslam Leadership Scholars.

Semesters Offered: Fall
HALS 497 - Honors Capstone
1 - 3 credit hours

Substantial scholarly, leadership, internship, service, and/or artistic endeavor representing the capstone of a student's honors undergraduate education. 

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum of 3 hours. Registration Restriction: Limited to Haslam Leadership Scholars.

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).
ALEC 303 - Analysis of Leadership Approaches and Styles
3 credit hour(s)

Examination of historical and current leadership approaches with an emphasis on theory to practice in leadership. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AOC)

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 450 - Servant Leadership
3 credit hour(s)

Theoretical underpinnings based on servant leadership and the development of a servant leader; servant leadership in business, education and foundations; servant leader responsibility; America and world leadership; and ethical considerations for leaders. A broad-based review of the primary disciplines in agriculture with an emphasis on servant leadership. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (SS)
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 520 - Leadership Development in Organizations and Community Nonprofit
3 credit hour(s)

Application of concepts related to developing leaders for organizing and maintaining extension and community nonprofit organizations. The foundation of this course is grounded in traditional and contemporary leadership philosophies and practices, but emphasizes leadership in agricultural professions.

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 522 - Supervisory Leadership
3 credit hour(s)

Exploring techniques, models and theories of supervision. Principles and best practices for leading, administering, supervising, and managing agricultural leadership, education, extension and communication organizations. Analyzing selected case studies that apply theory to practice.

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 523 - Women in Leadership
3 credit hour(s)

Examination of theories and practical experiences of women in leadership positions. Understanding the theoretical underpinnings of women in leadership by examining literature, case studies, autobiographies and personal experiences.

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 530 - Specials Topics in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
1 - 3 credit hours

Current issues.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Richards, Jennifer Kathryn | West, Molly | Ruth, Taylor Kathryne | Rampold, Shelli D.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Mini
ALEC 551 - Servant Leadership
3 credit hour(s)

Theoretical underpinnings based on servant leadership and the development of a servant leader; servant leadership in business, education and foundations; servant leader responsibility; America and world leadership; and ethical considerations for leaders. A broad-based review of the primary disciplines in agriculture with an emphasis on servant leadership. Credit Restriction: Students may not apply 551 towards their graduate degree requirements if they received credit for 450.
Registration Restriction(s): Graduate standing.

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 552 - Organizational Leadership and Change
3 credit hour(s)

Theories of leadership and change. Implementing changes in order to guide successful organizations. Topics include discussion of principled leadership, organizational behavior, human diversity, and leading organizational change.

Semesters Offered: Fall
ALEC 593 - Special Problems in Agricultural Leadership. Education and Communications
1 - 4 credit hours

Special research and/or special reports based on supervised independent study.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Richards, Jennifer Kathryn | Rampold, Shelli D. | Ruth, Taylor Kathryne | Gill, Tom

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Mini
HALS 308 - Conflict Resolution
1 credit hour(s)

Proactive engagement and leadership strategies. Communication strategies to manage crisis. Adaptive leadership framework.

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only. Registration Restriction: Required of and limited to Haslam Leadership Scholars.

Semesters Offered: Spring
HALS 397 - Haslam Leadership Group Capstone
1 credit hour(s)

Team-based research project focused on select issue relevant to state of Tennessee. Teams will present recommendations to university and community leaders.

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only. Registration Restriction: Required of and limited to Haslam Leadership Scholars.

Semesters Offered: Fall
HALS 497 - Honors Capstone
1 - 3 credit hours

Substantial scholarly, leadership, internship, service, and/or artistic endeavor representing the capstone of a student's honors undergraduate education. 

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum of 3 hours. Registration Restriction: Limited to Haslam Leadership Scholars.

Semesters Offered: Fall
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