Kenneth Ayars
Kenneth Ayars is the Rhode Island Commissioner of Agriculture. Ayars assumed office in 1998. Ayars' current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Biography
Prior to his appointment, Ayars worked for the Rhode Island farm ecology section for eight years, assisting farmers with regulatory, zoning, and land use issues.[1] He previously supervised the state's pesticide section after working as a field inspector in the pesticide and animal health sections of the Division of Agriculture and Resource Marketing of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM).[1]
Education
- B.S., in agriculture, resource technology, and zoology, University of Rhode Island (1983)
- M.S., in plant science, University of Rhode Island (1985)[1]
Political career
Rhode Island Commissioner of Agriculture (1998-Present)
Ayars has served as Rhode Island Commissioner of Agriculture since 1998.[2]
Appointments
1998
Ayars was appointed as Rhode Island Commissioner of Agriculture in May 1998 by then Director of Environmental Management Andy McLeod.[1]
McLeod stated, "Ken Ayars is committed to agriculture in Rhode Island and to making the role of DEM in farming a very positive one, both economically and environmentally. Ken has a passion for agriculture and an impressive background in helping farmers increase production and protect the environment. Most Rhode Island farmers have worked with Ken, and will be pleased to learn of his appointment."[2]
Recent news
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See also
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- Agriculture Commissioner
- Rhode Island Commissioner of Agriculture
- Rhode Island Director of Environmental Management
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Rhode Island Commissioner of Agriculture 1998-Present |
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