Cherry Emerick

National Coordinator,
VegNET

With over 20 years in Australia’s primary industries, Cherry brings a blend of operational and strategic expertise across food and fibre production, marketing, and industry development. Her experience spans field roles to leadership positions in peak bodies, with a strong focus on sustainability, food safety, and value creation. Passionate about collaboration, resource management, and systems thinking, she has a solid background in extension and research development. Her understanding of investment and industry trends supports her contribution to a resilient and innovative horticultural sector.