State Rep. Troy L. Waymaster, R-Luray, has been appointed by Speaker Ray Merrick, R-Stillwell, to serve on the Joint Interim Agriculture Committee.

Waymaster is one of six House members selected to serve on the committee, which will meet periodically for the rest of the year until the 2014 legislative session begins Jan. 13.

During the regular session, Waymaster serves on the Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee and Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee.