Cheryl Thayer
Local Food Distribution & Marketing SpecialistCCE Erie County
21 South Grove Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
phone 607-592-9507
email Cheryl
Areas of Interest
Food-to-Institution Programs, Farm-Based Beverages, Local Food Promotion
Cheryl's work aims to increase investment and jobs in agriculture and food systems to enhance the viability of farms through expansion, value-added production, diversification, and distribution of locally produced farm goods. Through a coordinated effort, Cheryl partners with community organizations, economic development organizations, government entities, Cornell faculty, and agricultural producers to develop programs designed to strengthen the regional food system, both in direct-to-consumer and wholesale markets. Cheryl earned her Bachelors from Penn State, and her Masters of Public Administration from Cornell University, where she concentrated her studies in Environmental Policy. While attending Cornell, Cheryl conducted food systems planning work, both domestically and internationally. Prior to attending grad school, Cheryl worked in the corporate food system sector in New York City.