Wes Ward To Be Reappointed as Secretary of Agriculture

Arkansas Governor-Elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced her intention to reappoint Wes Ward as Secretary of Agriculture for the State of Arkansas.

"He has done an excellent job growing our largest industry while serving our nation in uniform," said Governor-Elect Sanders. "Agriculture is the backbone of our economy - and together we will work to remain a global leader."

"Governor-Elect Sanders has a deep appreciation for agriculture and she will do great things for Arkansas and our state's largest industry," said Secretary Ward. "I am humbled and excited to continue to serve under her leadership."

Secretary Ward is from Lake City, Arkansas. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business with an emphasis in Agricultural Finance from Arkansas State University. He also earned a law degree (JD), a Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in Agricultural and Food Law, and a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Arkansas.

Ward has been serving in the United States Marine Corps for over 22 years and has completed deployments and exercises in Afghanistan, Jordan, and Japan. He is currently serving in the Marine Corps Reserves as a Detachment Commander with the 1st Civil Affairs Group in Camp Pendleton, California.

He has served as the Secretary of Agriculture for the State of Arkansas since he was first appointed in March 2015 by Governor Asa Hutchinson. He also serves as the Second Vice President for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA).

Source

Arkansas Department of Agriculture