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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).
FWF 603 - Research Planning
1 - 15 credit hours

Preliminary research and investigation of dissertation research topic.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 21 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level -graduate.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 101 - Current Topics in Wildlife Health
1 credit hour(s)

All aspects of wildlife health, including current topics, emerging diseases, impact of diseases on wildlife populations, general disease mechanisms, and career opportunities in the wildlife profession.

Other Instructors: Miller, Deb

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 340 - Wetlands Ecology and Management
2 credit hour(s)

Ecology, restoration, and management of wetland ecosystems, including biotic and abiotic processes, functions, and wildlife considerations. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : WFS 100; and FWF 212, FWF 250, FWF 310, and FWF 315.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 433 - Amphibian Ecology and Conservation
3 credit hour(s)

In-depth examination of amphibian life-history strategies, community interactions, and hypothesized mechanisms of amphibian declines. Also covers amphibian monitoring, conservation and management. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both WFS 433 and WFS 533.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FORS 215 or BIOL 260.

Semesters Offered: Spring
WFS 533 - Amphibian Ecology and Conservation
3 credit hour(s)

An in-depth examination of amphibian life-history strategies, community interactions, and hypothesized mechanisms of amphibian declines. Amphibian monitoring, conservation and management techniques also are covered. Credit Restriction: Student cannot receive credit for both 433 and 533.
Recommended Background: Forestry 215 or Biology 250.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Semesters Offered: Spring
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865-974-5005

cboyer3@tennessee.edu

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, Oklahoma State University, 2011
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2008
  • BS, Agricultural Business and Management, 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

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, Oklahoma State University, 2011
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2008
  • BS, Agricultural Business and Management, 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).
FWF 603 - Research Planning
1 - 15 credit hours

Preliminary research and investigation of dissertation research topic.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 21 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level -graduate.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 101 - Current Topics in Wildlife Health
1 credit hour(s)

All aspects of wildlife health, including current topics, emerging diseases, impact of diseases on wildlife populations, general disease mechanisms, and career opportunities in the wildlife profession.

Other Instructors: Miller, Deb

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 340 - Wetlands Ecology and Management
2 credit hour(s)

Ecology, restoration, and management of wetland ecosystems, including biotic and abiotic processes, functions, and wildlife considerations. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : WFS 100; and FWF 212, FWF 250, FWF 310, and FWF 315.

Semesters Offered: Fall
WFS 433 - Amphibian Ecology and Conservation
3 credit hour(s)

In-depth examination of amphibian life-history strategies, community interactions, and hypothesized mechanisms of amphibian declines. Also covers amphibian monitoring, conservation and management. Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both WFS 433 and WFS 533.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : FORS 215 or BIOL 260.

Semesters Offered: Spring
WFS 533 - Amphibian Ecology and Conservation
3 credit hour(s)

An in-depth examination of amphibian life-history strategies, community interactions, and hypothesized mechanisms of amphibian declines. Amphibian monitoring, conservation and management techniques also are covered. Credit Restriction: Student cannot receive credit for both 433 and 533.
Recommended Background: Forestry 215 or Biology 250.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level - graduate.

Semesters Offered: Spring
Web Presence
LinkedIn