Cheryl Day

Cheryl Day has a diverse and extensive work experience in the agricultural industry. Cheryl is currently serving as the Executive Vice President at Ohio Pork Council, a position they started in 2020. Prior to this, Cheryl owned and managed Day Cattle Farm since 1985, where they handled all aspects of a small herd of purebred Angus Cattle and contributed to the family multi-generation grain farm.

Cheryl also worked as the Vice President of Business Development - U.S. Team at Nedap Livestock Management from 2018 to 2019. Before that, they served as the Editor at National Hog Farmer, a business magazine for the pork industry, from 2015 to 2018. In this role, they generated revenue, maintained relationships, and coached staff.

Throughout their career, Cheryl has held various roles, including Newsletter Editor at Illinois Agri-Women from 2000 to 2016, Staff Writer at Farm Progress / Informa from 2013 to 2015, and Executive Director at Illinois Association of Drainage Districts from 2001 to 2013.

Additionally, Cheryl has experience as a Professional Speaker and Consultant at Cultivating Solutions, offering presentations to improve organizations' productivity based on their years of experience. Cheryl was also involved with the American Agri Women organization, serving as Secretary and Water Resources chair from 2008 to 2010.

Cheryl Day attended Petersburg Porta High School from 1988 to 1991, where they completed their high school education. Cheryl then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Ag Business from Illinois State University from 1991 to 1995.