West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture
The West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture is an elected state executive position in the West Virginia state government. The commissioner oversees the West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
Officeholder
The current officeholder is Kent Leonhardt (R). He was elected in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Qualifications
According to the West Virginia Constitution, the commissioner must be a citizen entitled to vote, a resident of West Virginia for at least the preceding five years, a practical farmer, learned in the science of agriculture, and have made agriculture his chief business for at least the 10 years preceding his election.
Duties
The commissioner is responsible for advancing the agricultural interests of the state, promoting and encouraging agricultural societies and associations, conducting cooperative work with the United States Department of Agriculture, inducing investment and immigration into the state, investigating and reporting on mineral products, managing the museum of the Department of Agriculture, publishing reports and bulletins, submitting a biennial report to the Governor and Legislature, and performing other duties and exercising other powers as provided by law.
Term Limits
There are no term limits for the office of agriculture commissioner in West Virginia.
Sources
- West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture – Ballotpedia
- Kent Leonhardt – Wikipedia
- KentForWV – Facebook
FAQs
Who is the current West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture?
Kent Leonhardt (R) is the current West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture.
When was Kent Leonhardt elected?
Kent Leonhardt was elected in the general election on November 8, 2016.
What are the qualifications to be the West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture?
According to the West Virginia Constitution, the commissioner must be a citizen entitled to vote, a resident of West Virginia for at least the preceding five years, a practical farmer, learned in the science of agriculture, and have made agriculture his chief business for at least the 10 years preceding his election.
What are the duties of the West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture?
The commissioner is responsible for advancing the agricultural interests of the state, promoting and encouraging agricultural societies and associations, conducting cooperative work with the United States Department of Agriculture, inducing investment and immigration into the state, investigating and reporting on mineral products, managing the museum of the Department of Agriculture, publishing reports and bulletins, submitting a biennial report to the Governor and Legislature, and performing other duties and exercising other powers as provided by law.
Are there term limits for the West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture?
No, there are no term limits for the office of agriculture commissioner in West Virginia.