Wes Ward, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that she intends to reappoint Wes Ward of Lake City as secretary of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture.
Ward, who is also a U.S. Marine Corps reservist, was first appointed to the position in March 2015 by outgoing Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Sanders praised his performance, saying in a statement that Ward has “done an excellent job growing our largest industry and developing relationships with the men and women who work in agriculture.”
“He’s also done this work over the last seven years while continuing to serve our nation in uniform, giving credence to his character and dedication,” she said.
Ward also serves as the second vice president for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
He holds a bachelor’s in agricultural business with an emphasis in agricultural finance from Arkansas State University. Ward also holds a Juris Doctor and a Master of Law degree in Agricultural and Food Law, and a master’s in agricultural economics from the University of Arkansas.
“I look forward to continuing to invest in our strong, dynamic agriculture industry as the Secretary of Agriculture,” Ward said in a statement. “Governor-elect Sanders shares my deep appreciation for how important agriculture is to our state, and we will work together to continue to see it grow to new heights.”
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