معرفی
Dr. Cheryl R. Boyer is a Professor and Extension Specialist at Kansas State University, holding a 75% Extension appointment focused on Nursery Crop Production and Marketing, and a 25% Research role. She co-founded The Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement and serves as the Extension Program Director for Horticulture and Natural Resources and the KSRE Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Leader Coordinator. Her work bridges production systems for ornamental crops and innovative digital marketing tools for horticulture businesses.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Horticulture (Nursery Crop Production), Auburn University (2008)
- M.S. in Horticulture (Nursery Crop Production), Oklahoma State University (2005)
- B.L.A. in Landscape Architecture, Oklahoma State University (2003)
Research Focus: Cultivar evaluation, improved production systems, new-media marketing solutions, and interdisciplinary collaborations. She develops evidence-based strategies to enhance efficiency and profitability in horticulture businesses.
Extension Contributions: Creates publications, online resources, and workshops; advises producer organizations; and integrates traditional and digital marketing practices. She emphasizes stakeholder coordination and industry-relevant education.
Labs/Teams: Co-leads The Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement, fostering rural economic development through enterprise support and innovation.
