Get to Know Cheryl Recker

Cheryl is the farm manager for the Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm and the Land of the Osages Farm.




What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources?

Farm manager for the Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm and the Land of the Osages Farm. I also produce videos and manage the MOAES YouTube channel. Plus, I produce Tim’s Take Podcast.

How long have you worked in CAFNR?

I started in March of 2017, so almost 10 years. 

What do you enjoy about working for CAFNR/Mizzou?

I enjoy learning about the research projects and their findings. The work we do makes a real impact, and I’m constantly learning something new. I also truly appreciate my co-workers—they are fantastic people who make it a great place to work. 

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

I love to work on any kind of craft. Currently, I’m learning to create large crepe paper flowers.

What is something your co-workers/other CAFNR employees don’t know about you?

I was the lead singer of a band.