Doolarie Singh-Knights

Doolarie Singh-Knights is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Agribusiness Economics and Management at West Virginia University's College of Agricultural Sciences. Her work bridges research, teaching, and extension education to advance sustainable agricultural systems, focusing on economic viability and knowledge transfer to farming communities.

• Education: B.Sc. in Management Studies (University of the West Indies), M.Sc. in Production Economics (West Virginia University), Ph.D. in Natural Resource Economics (West Virginia University)

Her research centers on agricultural sustainability, with key areas including:

• Animal reproduction (e.g., progesterone supplementation in ewes)
• Agritourism development and supply chain collaboration
• Risk management for agritourism and social enterprises
• Genetic evaluation for sheep productivity

Her publications span reproductive technologies in small ruminants, agritourism cluster models, and sustainable farm management practices. She actively engages in national conferences and extension programming to disseminate findings.

As an Extension Specialist, she emphasizes:

• Practical farm financial education through workshops and field tours
• Community development via agritourism networks
• Integration of economic viability and environmental stewardship in agricultural systems