Cheryl Bruce

Since 2004, Cheryl Bruce has worked directly with dairy and livestock farmers on grazing planning and implementation. She has helped farmers navigate state and federal regulatory requirements and cost-share programming, while also assisting with farm business systems planning and big picture goal setting. Relationship building with farmers forms the foundation of her work. Cheryl’s primary goal is to provide practical, economically-focused assistance to support farmers in building strong and resilient businesses. Cheryl joined AFT in 2023 as a Livestock and Grazing Specialist, where she connects with farmers across New England. As a member of AFT’s Climate and Agriculture team, she works on initiatives focused on dairy and livestock management. Cheryl has a Master’s of Science in Plant and Soil Science from the University of Vermont and obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of New Hampshire in Animal Science. She also holds a Certified Crop Adviser license. Just as importantly, she has an extensive background managing grazing herds and has provided relief milking services on multiple dairy farms. Cheryl lives in rural Addison County, Vermont, also known as the land of milk and honey.