Ron Bates
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.
New $3 million investment to advance Michigan animal agriculture research, infrastructure
Published on June 4, 2021
Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture to address industry research and outreach needs with $2.6 million in 2019
Published on January 7, 2019
Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture increases support for research, outreach in 2018
Published on February 27, 2018