About me
Dr. Michael L. Pate grew up in production agriculture, and his family and friends have experienced life-changing injuries from working in this profession. He has currently been at Utah State University for 11 years providing leadership in the agricultural systems technology program. Michael’s focus is to equip students with the ability to identify system problems, formulate possible solutions, and analyze the impact of alternative solutions on social and economic institutions. Dr. Pate’s concentrated area of research deals with the evaluation and assessment of highly effective agricultural production practices and training programs to promote the safety and health of individuals engaged in production agriculture.
