| Cheryl Rogowski | |
| Nationality: | American |
| Known For: | farmer |
| Awards: | MacArthur Fellow |
Cheryl Rogowski (born) is an American farmer from Pine Island, New York.
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 5000acres 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]