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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).
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: Eckelkamp, Liz | Mason, Katie | Zoca, Saulo | Tabler, Tom | Ivey, Jennie | Rowan, Troy

Semesters Offered: Fall
CEM 613 - Journal Club in Large Animal Clinical Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Anderson, David Edgar | Sommardahl, Carla S | Graves, Meggan | Mulon, Pierre-Yves | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Smith, Joe | Dhar, Madhu S | Collar, Elizabeth Marie

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
CEM 620 - Current Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 3 credit hours

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines, such as current and future research methodology, and recent advances in instrumentation in analytical techniques for comparative medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Whitlock, Brian Keith | Tobias, Karen M | Neelakanta, Girish | Dhar, Madhu S | Sultana, Hameeda | Caldwell, Marc | Millis, Darryl L

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 873 - Clinical Rotation in Theriogenology
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in veterinary theriogenology.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMP 850 - Reproductive System
3 credit hour(s)

Pathophysiology, special pathology, medicine and surgery of diseases of male and female reproductive systems and mammary glands.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMP 870 - Special Studies in Veterinary Medicine
1 - 8 credit hours

Specially-designed studies for students in novel special-interest topics and/or for students participating in self-directed learning environments. Topics are unique and not associated with standard core rotations or elective topics within the veterinary or MPH curriculum.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 16 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only. Upon approval of the associate dean.

Other Instructors: Lux, Cassie | Millis, Darryl L | Drum, Dr. Marti | Long, Jeremy | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Souza, Marcy Jan | Craig, Linden E | Rollins, Angela | Hampton, Chiara | Albright, Julia | Lothamer, Charles William | Sommardahl, Carla S | Burton, Bryce | Reed Jr, Robert B

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMP 874 - Special Problems in Large Animal Clinical Sciences
1 - 8 credit hours

Extramural and specially designed study for students interested in select topics in medicine, surgery, herd health, reproduction, radiology and medical specialties of large animals.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 14 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Smith, Joe | Strickland, Lew

Semesters Offered: Spring
VMP 886 - Food Animal Production Elective
2 credit hour(s)

Elective is a series of lectures highlighting important information for the future large animal practitioner. Material presented will consist of information that is not otherwise covered in the curriculum or will cover topics in greater depth than in other areas of the curriculum. Topics may include production medicine, mastitis, internal/external parasite control, toxicology, castration, implants, management of beef cattle and swine, anesthetic protocols for field surgeries in cattle, BVD, food animal pharmacology, foot care, cattle breeding management, bioterrorism/agro terrorism, nutrition in beef cattle, economics, and herd health.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

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).
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: Eckelkamp, Liz | Mason, Katie | Zoca, Saulo | Tabler, Tom | Ivey, Jennie | Rowan, Troy

Semesters Offered: Fall
CEM 613 - Journal Club in Large Animal Clinical Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Anderson, David Edgar | Sommardahl, Carla S | Graves, Meggan | Mulon, Pierre-Yves | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Smith, Joe | Dhar, Madhu S | Collar, Elizabeth Marie

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
CEM 620 - Current Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 3 credit hours

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines, such as current and future research methodology, and recent advances in instrumentation in analytical techniques for comparative medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Whitlock, Brian Keith | Tobias, Karen M | Neelakanta, Girish | Dhar, Madhu S | Sultana, Hameeda | Caldwell, Marc | Millis, Darryl L

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 873 - Clinical Rotation in Theriogenology
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in veterinary theriogenology.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMP 850 - Reproductive System
3 credit hour(s)

Pathophysiology, special pathology, medicine and surgery of diseases of male and female reproductive systems and mammary glands.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMP 870 - Special Studies in Veterinary Medicine
1 - 8 credit hours

Specially-designed studies for students in novel special-interest topics and/or for students participating in self-directed learning environments. Topics are unique and not associated with standard core rotations or elective topics within the veterinary or MPH curriculum.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 16 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only. Upon approval of the associate dean.

Other Instructors: Lux, Cassie | Millis, Darryl L | Drum, Dr. Marti | Long, Jeremy | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Souza, Marcy Jan | Craig, Linden E | Rollins, Angela | Hampton, Chiara | Albright, Julia | Lothamer, Charles William | Sommardahl, Carla S | Burton, Bryce | Reed Jr, Robert B

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMP 874 - Special Problems in Large Animal Clinical Sciences
1 - 8 credit hours

Extramural and specially designed study for students interested in select topics in medicine, surgery, herd health, reproduction, radiology and medical specialties of large animals.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 14 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Smith, Joe | Strickland, Lew

Semesters Offered: Spring
VMP 886 - Food Animal Production Elective
2 credit hour(s)

Elective is a series of lectures highlighting important information for the future large animal practitioner. Material presented will consist of information that is not otherwise covered in the curriculum or will cover topics in greater depth than in other areas of the curriculum. Topics may include production medicine, mastitis, internal/external parasite control, toxicology, castration, implants, management of beef cattle and swine, anesthetic protocols for field surgeries in cattle, BVD, food animal pharmacology, foot care, cattle breeding management, bioterrorism/agro terrorism, nutrition in beef cattle, economics, and herd health.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall
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