Dale W. Chilton

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Dale Chilton on July 2, 2016.

Dale had a 38-year career with the New Your State Department of Agriculture and Markets, first as a milk inspector and later as Dairy Equipment Specialist in the Division of Milk Control.  He became an expert in dairy equipment design, especially as it related to its cleaning and sanitizing.  He was a resource to both the industry and the college and gave freely of his knowledge.  He not only consulted with our faculty, but also participated regularly in our milk quality extension programs.

Dale was an active member of the NYS Association of Milk and Food Sanitarians (Now NYS Association for Food Protection).  He served as past president of the Central NY Sanitarians Association and Capital District Sanitarians.  He was a member of the Farm Methods Committee and served as Chair of the Environmental and Equipment Committee for many years. He was honored with the Associations two highest awards, The Gauhn Award in 1992 and the Brooks Award in 1999.