LITTLE ROCK -- Mark Lambert has been hired as assistant director of commodity activities and economics in the commodity and regulatory affairs department at Arkansas Farm Bureau. Lambert will coordinate the activities of the wheat and feed grains and forestry divisions, and serve as administrator of both the Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board and the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board.

He will also assist in economic analysis work in support of Farm Bureau's advocacy and communications efforts.

Lambert, a native of Stuttgart, previously served as sustainability coordinator at Riceland Foods Inc., where he helped develop a program to assist farmers with improving farm management and sustainability practices. He holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in agricultural economics from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

“Mark has a great background in agriculture and an excellent understanding of the economics of farming,” said Warren Carter, ArFB’s vice president for commodity and regulatory affairs. “He grew up in the heart of rice country and brings valuable experience from his time at Riceland, the largest rice exporter in the U.S. We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to his help promoting Arkansas agriculture.”

While attending the University of Arkansas, Lambert was awarded scholarships from a variety of agricultural organizations, including the Arkansas Farm Bureau, the Arkansas Crop Protection Association and the Arkansas Seed Dealers Association.