Department of Plant Sciences
Loftsgard Hall 166F
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105-5051
Phone: (701) 231-8140; Fax: (701) 231-8474
dale.williams@ndsu.edu

Education

• PhD 1978, Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
• MS 1971, Ecology/Botany, Ohio University, Athens, OH
• BS 1969, Botany, Midwestern University, Wichita Falls, TX

Professional Experience

• 2001 to Present: Director, NDSU Foundation Seedstocks Project, Dept. of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
• 1995 - 2001: Director, Texas Foundation Seed Service, College Station, TX
• 1987 - 1995: Assistant Director, Texas Foundation Seed Service, College Station, TX
• 1985 - 1987: Agricultural Association Officer, Oklahoma Crop Improvement Association, Stillwater, OK
• 1980 - 1985: Assistant Professor, Plant Science Dept., Asst. Exec. VP (ACIA), Manager of Arizona Foundation Seed Service, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
• 1978 - 1980: Lecturer, Biology Department, Yavapai College, Yavapai, AZ
  

Background and Experience

• Lived in North Central Texas as a youth working on family farms producing cotton, wheat, alfalfa and sorghum. Assisted in a family truck farming operation producing pecans, peaches, okra, melons and peas. Supplemented income during college as a manager of a small greenhouse and landscaping operation.

Professional Affiliation

• International Crop Improvement Association (AOSCA)
• North Central Crop Improvement Association
• North Central Foundation Seed Organizations