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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 331 - Wood Science
2 credit hour(s)

A survey of the anatomy, properties, applications and impacts of wood materials. Includes training in wood identification. Recommended for foresters, engineers, architects, materials scientists, and anyone with an interest in this important natural resource.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
FORS 332 - Forest Products Industry
1 credit hour(s)

An overview of the many steps in wood products manufacturing, from forest harvest to finished products. Includes visits to industrial facilities. (RE) Corequisites(s): FORS 322 and FORS 323.

Semesters Offered: Fall
FORS 337 - Honors: Wood Properties and Uses
2 credit hour(s)

Students will attend FORS 331 classes with supplementary assignments.

Other Instructors: Sharp, Ryan Leonard

Semesters Offered: Fall
FORS 590 - Advanced Topics in Forestry
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts; research techniques and analysis of current problems.

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

Other Instructors: Jean-Philippe, Sharon | Hodges, Donald G | Poudyal, Neelam Chandra | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan

Semesters Offered: Fall
FWF 590 - Advanced Topics in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, and analysis of current problems.

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

Other Instructors: Phillips, Lindsey Morgan | Kwit, Charles | Willcox, Emma | Wilber, Mark Quentin | Miller, Deb

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
SNR 590 - Advanced Topics in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, and analysis of current problems.

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

Other Instructors: Kwit, Charles | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan

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, 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

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, 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).
FORS 331 - Wood Science
2 credit hour(s)

A survey of the anatomy, properties, applications and impacts of wood materials. Includes training in wood identification. Recommended for foresters, engineers, architects, materials scientists, and anyone with an interest in this important natural resource.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
FORS 332 - Forest Products Industry
1 credit hour(s)

An overview of the many steps in wood products manufacturing, from forest harvest to finished products. Includes visits to industrial facilities. (RE) Corequisites(s): FORS 322 and FORS 323.

Semesters Offered: Fall
FORS 337 - Honors: Wood Properties and Uses
2 credit hour(s)

Students will attend FORS 331 classes with supplementary assignments.

Other Instructors: Sharp, Ryan Leonard

Semesters Offered: Fall
FORS 590 - Advanced Topics in Forestry
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts; research techniques and analysis of current problems.

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

Other Instructors: Jean-Philippe, Sharon | Hodges, Donald G | Poudyal, Neelam Chandra | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan

Semesters Offered: Fall
FWF 590 - Advanced Topics in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, and analysis of current problems.

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

Other Instructors: Phillips, Lindsey Morgan | Kwit, Charles | Willcox, Emma | Wilber, Mark Quentin | Miller, Deb

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
SNR 590 - Advanced Topics in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
1 - 3 credit hours

Recent advances and concepts, research techniques, and analysis of current problems.

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

Other Instructors: Kwit, Charles | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan

Semesters Offered: Fall
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