Cheryl Rogowski (born c. 1960) is an American farmer from Pine Island, New York.
Cheryl Rogowski | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | farmer |
| Awards | MacArthur Fellow |
She began farming in 1983 when the Onion Harvest Festival was reestablished and she was crowned Princess.[1]
In 1984, in her early 20s, she received 5,000 acres (20 km2) from her father and grew broom corn, sunflowers, zinnias, chili peppers, ground cherries.
She grew a community-supported agriculture program, starting in 1998, from 12 to 156 members, and sells at farmers' markets.[2] She participates in El Puente ("The Bridge") CSA for low-income people. She supports English lessons for migrant workers, mentors Future Farmers of America students, and helps with "Just Food", and "The Tastemakers" annual food festival.[3]
She appeared on an Urban Farming panel in New York City.[4]
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ "Genius Farmer", Chronogram, Susan Piperato
- ^ "FELLOWSHIPS; A Genius in the Vegetable Patch", The New York Times, DAVID SCHARFENBERG, November 28, 2004
- ^ "Genius Farmer", Chronogram, Susan Piperato
- ^ "Cheryl Rogowski".
External links
edit- Farm website
- "Cheryl Rogowski"[permanent dead link], Prendismo