Dairy Club
at
Virginia Tech

 

 

Advisors

Mr. Dave Winston

Mr. Dave Winston is our permanent advisor for the Dairy Club. Dave is a man of many connections. His role as club advisor and Extension Dairy Youth Specialists helps keep the club connected to the dairy youth of Virginia through different workshops, contests, and meetings. Dave’s active role in the Virginia Tech Alumni Association further benefits the club as it allows for greater interaction between alumni and dairy club members. Additionally, Mr. Winston provides for great networking amongst the club and SUDIA, allowing for great help in promotional matters. He also teaches Dairy Science and Industry, as well as Dairy Information Systems. Dave received his B.S. and his M.S. in Dairy Science from Virginia Tech.

Dr. Katharine Knowlton

The members enjoy Dr. Knowlton's leadership because of her concern for their financial well being. She always has information about scholarships and student jobs. Dr. Knowlton teaches Intro to Dairy Science and Livestock in the Environment. Most of her research involves Environmental issues associated with animal agriculture, including nutrient pollution of ground and surface water and odor emission. Dr. Knowlton is also the assistant coach of the Virginia Tech Dairy Judging Team.

Dr. Mark Hanigan

The Dairy Club is peased to welcome Dr. Hanigan to the panel.His compassion for students and diverse prospective is sure to make him a student favorite. Dr. Hanigan's research program is focused on identifying regulatory elements that control energy and nitrogen metabolism. He collaborates with scientists in Engineering on strategies to reduce the environmental impact of dairy production.

Dr. Robert James

Dr. James has been a dairy club advisor for over 25 years of his career.    His career interests are in dairy cattle and calf nutrition and nutrient management.  He’s a frequent collaborator with Dr. Knowlton and Hanigan in these research areas.   He also teaches Applied Dairy Cattle Nutrition in the fall and coordinates the dairy nutrition extension program in Virginia.  He and Dr. Knowlton are Jersey fanatics!