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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).
FORS 214 - Tree Biology
3 credit hour(s)

An introduction to the anatomy and development of woody plants, their reproduction, growth requirements, and functioning.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 101, BIOL 113, or BIOL 150.

Semesters Offered: Fall
FORS 217 - Honors: Tree Biology
3 credit hour(s)

Students will attend FORS 214 classes with supplementary assignments.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 101, BIOL 113, or BIOL 150.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer Mini
FORS 305 - Prescribed Fire Management
2 credit hour(s)

Prescribed fire ecology, use, and management in forest stands.

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 312.

Semesters Offered: Fall
FORS 414 - Tree Physiology
3 credit hour(s)

Tree structure, growth, development, function, and how these are related to the environment and to cultural practices. Influence of environmental variables on plant growth and distribution. Effects of forest management practices on growth and function. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both FORS 414 and FORS 514.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FORS 214 or BIOL 114.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FORS 496 - Internship in Forestry
1 - 6 credit hours

Supervised experience at departmental-approved employment location arranged by the student. Students earn one credit per two weeks of full-time field experience. Internship learning objectives must be pre-approved by the advisor/instructor and the field supervisor. Daily log, supervisor evaluations, and final report required. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Other Instructors: Jean-Philippe, Sharon

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
FORS 514 - Tree Physiology
3 credit hour(s)

Tree structure, growth and development, and function, and how these are related to the environment and to cultural practices. Influence of environmental variables on plant growth and distribution; effects of forest management practices on growth and function. Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both 514 and 414.
Recommended Background: Biology 111 and 112 or Biology 101 and 102.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 324 - Applied Ecosystem Restoration
3 credit hour(s)

This course will build upon the principles of ecology to cover the theory and practical knowledge needed to restore the structure and function of ecosystems.

Registration Restriction(s): Junior standing.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 490 - Topics in Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Current issues and problems in forestry, wildlife, and fisheries.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Muller, Lisa Irene | Peairs, Stephen Eric | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan | Chitwood, Anthony

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).
FORS 214 - Tree Biology
3 credit hour(s)

An introduction to the anatomy and development of woody plants, their reproduction, growth requirements, and functioning.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 101, BIOL 113, or BIOL 150.

Semesters Offered: Fall
FORS 217 - Honors: Tree Biology
3 credit hour(s)

Students will attend FORS 214 classes with supplementary assignments.

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : BIOL 101, BIOL 113, or BIOL 150.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer Mini
FORS 305 - Prescribed Fire Management
2 credit hour(s)

Prescribed fire ecology, use, and management in forest stands.

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FWF 312.

Semesters Offered: Fall
FORS 414 - Tree Physiology
3 credit hour(s)

Tree structure, growth, development, function, and how these are related to the environment and to cultural practices. Influence of environmental variables on plant growth and distribution. Effects of forest management practices on growth and function. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both FORS 414 and FORS 514.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FORS 214 or BIOL 114.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FORS 496 - Internship in Forestry
1 - 6 credit hours

Supervised experience at departmental-approved employment location arranged by the student. Students earn one credit per two weeks of full-time field experience. Internship learning objectives must be pre-approved by the advisor/instructor and the field supervisor. Daily log, supervisor evaluations, and final report required. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Other Instructors: Jean-Philippe, Sharon

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
FORS 514 - Tree Physiology
3 credit hour(s)

Tree structure, growth and development, and function, and how these are related to the environment and to cultural practices. Influence of environmental variables on plant growth and distribution; effects of forest management practices on growth and function. Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both 514 and 414.
Recommended Background: Biology 111 and 112 or Biology 101 and 102.
Credit Level Restriction: Graduate credit only.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 324 - Applied Ecosystem Restoration
3 credit hour(s)

This course will build upon the principles of ecology to cover the theory and practical knowledge needed to restore the structure and function of ecosystems.

Registration Restriction(s): Junior standing.

Semesters Offered: Spring
FWF 490 - Topics in Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Current issues and problems in forestry, wildlife, and fisheries.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Muller, Lisa Irene | Peairs, Stephen Eric | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan | Chitwood, Anthony

Semesters Offered: Spring
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