President
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND FORESTRY SECRETARY BLAYNE ARTHUR
Secretary Arthur was sworn in by Governor Kevin Stitt on January 14, 2019. Blayne is the state’s first female to hold the position. She acts as Governor Stitt’s chief advisor on policy development and implementation related to agriculture, food and forestry, as well as hold the titles of Oklahoma Commissioner of Agriculture and the President of the Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture.
Vice President
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SECRETARY WES WARD
Secretary Ward was appointed by Governor Asa Hutchinson in March 2015. He is serving as the third Secretary of Agriculture for Arkansas as is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture.
Second Vice President
MAINE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSIONER AMANDA BEAL
Commissioner Beal has served as the Commissioner of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry since February 2019. She has focused on keeping farmland in production across generations; collaborating and consulting with farmers, food-related businesses and organizations to create food systems that sustain Maine farms; and advocating for Maine’s farming potential.
Secretary-Treasurer
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR DEREK SANDISON
Director Sandison was appointed director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture in 2015. Sandison was previously director of the state Department of Ecology’s Office of Columbia River, where he oversaw numerous water supply development projects important to farmers and ranchers.
At- Large Member
INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR DON LAMB
Director Don Lamb was appointed by Governor Eric Holcomb on March 1, 2023. He also serves as the Director of Agribusiness Development for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, reports directly to Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, who serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development and serves on Governor Holcomb’s cabinet.
Past President
WYOMING AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR DOUG MIYAMOTO
Director Miyamoto was appointed by Governor Matt Mead on March 15, 2015. He previously served as the Deputy Director of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture.
