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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).
AGNR 481 - Special Topics in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 - 3 credit hours

Topics and formats vary to address current issues and opportunities for student development.

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

Other Instructors: Owings, Charity Grace

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ALEC 150 - The Land Grants' Agricultural Legacy: A Complicated American Experience
3 credit hour(s)

Explores the histories, experiences, and contributions of agricultural students and faculty at land grant institutions and the land grant institutions’ relationships with indigenous people of North America and other racial groups. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI) (GCUS)

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ALEC 240 - Effective Oral Communication
3 credit hour(s)

Enables students to develop communication skills in face-to-face environments. Students will learn and apply verbal and nonverbal communication strategies relevant to the delivery of demonstrative, informative, persuasive, and group presentations. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (OC) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (OC).

Other Instructors: Beasley, Victoria Utsman | Colclasure, Blake Clayton

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ALEC 300 - Careers and Professional Development
1 credit hour(s)

Assists students in identifying, developing, and pursuing a career blueprint while gaining an understanding of the current job market and necessary techniques to obtain employment within the agriculture field including recruitment/placement services, resume construction, interview skills, and job offer evaluation.

Other Instructors: Colclasure, Blake Clayton

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: Stephens, Carrie Ann | Richards, Jennifer Kathryn

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).
AGNR 481 - Special Topics in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 - 3 credit hours

Topics and formats vary to address current issues and opportunities for student development.

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

Other Instructors: Owings, Charity Grace

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ALEC 150 - The Land Grants' Agricultural Legacy: A Complicated American Experience
3 credit hour(s)

Explores the histories, experiences, and contributions of agricultural students and faculty at land grant institutions and the land grant institutions’ relationships with indigenous people of North America and other racial groups. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI) (GCUS)

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ALEC 240 - Effective Oral Communication
3 credit hour(s)

Enables students to develop communication skills in face-to-face environments. Students will learn and apply verbal and nonverbal communication strategies relevant to the delivery of demonstrative, informative, persuasive, and group presentations. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (OC) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (OC).

Other Instructors: Beasley, Victoria Utsman | Colclasure, Blake Clayton

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
ALEC 300 - Careers and Professional Development
1 credit hour(s)

Assists students in identifying, developing, and pursuing a career blueprint while gaining an understanding of the current job market and necessary techniques to obtain employment within the agriculture field including recruitment/placement services, resume construction, interview skills, and job offer evaluation.

Other Instructors: Colclasure, Blake Clayton

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: Stephens, Carrie Ann | Richards, Jennifer Kathryn

Semesters Offered: Fall
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