Daniel Fugate

Daniel Fugate has extensive experience in dairy management and production operations, currently serving as Assistant Plant Manager at UFP Industries since April 2018, where past roles included Senior Production Manager and Production Manager. Prior to this, Daniel Fugate worked at Price Farms from December 2013 to April 2018 as a Herdsman, overseeing milking operations, scheduling, employee training, and equipment maintenance. Daniel Fugate also owned and operated F&W Jerseys from August 2004 to April 2018, managing health records, breeding research, and market relations. Daniel Fugate's early career includes experience at Virginia Tech Dairy Center from August 2011 to December 2013, advancing from Night Shift Milker to Student Manager, overseeing student employees and equipment maintenance. Daniel Fugate holds degrees in Dairy Science from Virginia Tech and Undergraduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences from Walters State Community College.