Ron Bates
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Assistant Dean of Outreach and Extension
MSU Extension
Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute Director
Telephone: 517-432-7693
Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture, Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Area of Expertise:
Swine Genetics Management
Degree:
BS, Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture
MS, Oklahoma State University
PhD, Oklahoma State University
Ron Bates is the director of the MSU Extension Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute. He is also a professor in the MSU Animal Science Department where he focuses on swine genetics. He works closely with the MSU Extension educators to provide leadership on educational programs relating to genetic programs for commercial and seedstock producers, as well as the transition to housing sows in groups.