Skinner, Robert G.

Robert L. ("Bob") Skinner was born on 31 January 1924 in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, to Glen and Velta Skinner. After graduation from Mt. Ayr High school, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He received his B.S. (1949) and M.S. (1954) from Iowa State College (University). He was an instructor in farm operations (1951-1952) and animal husbandry and farm operations (1952-1958) at Iowa State. He also worked for E.A. Milligan and Son Feed and Supply Company in the 1950s. Most of his career was spent as Executive President (1957-1989) of the Iowa Grain and Feed Association and Executive Vice President (1957-1989) of the Iowa Seed Association.

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