Growing Kentucky's Leaders: A Podcast by the Kentucky FFA Foundation
by Kentucky FFA Foundation
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2026 State Officer Report at Kentucky FFA State Convention
Jun 29, 2026
Unknown duration
Matthew Estes, 2025-26 Kentucky FFA State Vice President - Retiring Address
Jun 22, 2026
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Aiden Manley, 2025-26 Kentucky FFA President - Retiring Address
Jun 15, 2026
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Josh Mitcham, Carol Martin Gatton FFA Leadership Training Center Director
Jun 8, 2026
26m 27s
Jacee McKeel and Tyren Harris, Kentucky FFA State Officers
Jun 1, 2026
18m 06s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/29/26 | 2026 State Officer Report at Kentucky FFA State Convention | On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, we're sharing the state officer presented at Kentucky FFA State Convention earlier this month. Kentucky FFA State Treasurer Tyren Harris and State Secretary Jacee McKeel take the stage for a creative, Broadway-inspired performance to highlight the incredible, real-life stories of FFA members and chapters from across the state. From student-led agricultural innovations and community service projects to personal resilience and overcoming adversity, Tyren and Jacee showcase how Kentucky's young leaders are stepping into the spotlight with impact, growth and purpose. | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | Matthew Estes, 2025-26 Kentucky FFA State Vice President - Retiring Address | On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, we're honored to share the inspiring retiring address of the 2025–2026 Kentucky FFA State Vice President, Matthew Estes, delivered live at the 2026 Kentucky FFA State Convention. Introduced by his brothers and close friends, Matthew reflects on his transformative journey from a hesitant seventh grader to a dedicated leader. | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | Aiden Manley, 2025-26 Kentucky FFA President - Retiring Address | On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, we hear from Aiden Manley, the 2025–2026 Kentucky FFA State President. In his retiring address at state convention, Aiden shared a deeply personal journey of overcoming unexpected hardships — from a sudden childhood move to an isolated Eastern Kentucky holler, to family financial crises and a terrifying medical emergency with his sister. | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | leadership trainingagriculture+3 | Josh Mitcham | Carol Martin Gatton FFA Leadership Training Center | — | FFAleadership+3 | — | 26m 27s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Kentucky FFAState Officers+3 | Jacee McKeelTyren Harris | Kentucky FFAKentucky FFA Foundation | — | Kentucky FFAState Officers+3 | — | 18m 06s | ||
| 5/25/26 | Kentucky FFA Foundation grantsstudent-led entrepreneurship+3 | Annagrace SholarSara Thakur | Kentucky FFA FoundationMadisonville North Hopkins High School | — | Kentucky FFAleadership+3 | — | 32m 39s | ||
| 5/18/26 | leadershipmentorship+3 | Coty Back | Mr. Sketch MarkersThe Facilitator's Friend+2 | — | leadership skillsmentorship+3 | — | 26m 15s | ||
| 5/11/26 | agriculture educationpost-secondary education+3 | Dr. Thomas Kingery | Kentucky Association of Agriculture EducatorsWestern Kentucky University+1 | — | agriculture educationWKU+5 | — | 28m 53s | ||
| 5/4/26 | leadershipagricultural education+3 | Patrick T. Grady | Kentucky FFA FoundationUniversity of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences+1 | — | FFA4-H+3 | — | 22m 27s | ||
| 4/27/26 | Agriculture EducationFFA+3 | — | Kentucky FFA FoundationTaylor County High School+2 | — | Taylor County FFAOutstanding Ag Ed Program+3 | — | 36m 38s | ||
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| 4/20/26 | leadershipkindness+3 | Darleen SantoreDwight Sears | Kentucky FFA Foundation | — | Pay It Forwardkindness+4 | — | 38m 07s | ||
| 4/13/26 | Agricultural educationTeaching qualities+3 | Dexter Knight | Kentucky Association of Agricultural EducatorsFirst Southern National Bank | — | Agriculture Teachers Change Liveseducation+3 | — | 31m 27s | ||
| 4/6/26 | Kentucky FFAleadership+3 | Matthew Estes | Kentucky FFABarren County FFA+1 | — | Kentucky FFAMatthew Estes+3 | — | 27m 41s | ||
| 3/30/26 | Kentucky agriculturefarmland transition+4 | Spencer GuinnHunter Anne Mattingly | Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentKentucky Agri Legacy Solutions Program+3 | — | Kentucky agriculturefarmland transition+4 | — | 43m 51s | ||
| 3/23/26 | Agriculture EducationTeach Ag Program+3 | Shelby RobertsCassidy Hutchison | Morehead State UniversityKentucky FFA Foundation+2 | — | agriculture educationTeach Ag+3 | — | 33m 51s | ||
| 3/16/26 | partnershipyouth development+4 | Melissa Miller | Kentucky 4-H FoundationKentucky FFA+1 | — | Kentucky 4-HKentucky FFA+3 | — | 26m 26s | ||
| 3/9/26 | agricultural educationFFA+3 | Claire West | Farm Credit Mid-AmericaNelson County FFA+1 | — | agricultureeducation+3 | — | 30m 15s | ||
| 3/2/26 | Kentucky agricultureFFA industry tour+3 | Aiden Manley | Kentucky FFAKentucky Pork Producers+11 | — | Kentucky FFAindustry tour+3 | — | 42m 12s | ||
| 2/23/26 | agricultureeducation+3 | Jonathan Shell | Kentucky FFAKentucky Department of Agriculture+4 | Kentucky | agricultureKentucky FFA+3 | — | 40m 30s | ||
| 2/16/26 | community supportFFA+3 | Chance Blevins | Kentucky FFA Foundation | Lynn Camp High School | FFAcommunity support+3 | — | 24m 34s | ||
| 1/26/26 | Kyle Kelly, Kentucky Farm Bureau | On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann are joined by Kyle Kelly, Director of Public Affairs for the Kentucky Farm Bureau and a longtime Kentucky FFA Foundation board member. As the 2026 legislative session kicks off in Frankfort, Cam provides an essential preview of the agricultural policies that will impact farmers and FFA members across the state.Links:Owen County FFAKentucky Farm BureauFarmland Transition InitiativeSelling Farmer Tax CreditKentucky Hunters for the Hungry | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | Miss Kentucky Ariana Rodriguez | Join hosts Sheldon McKinney and Ruth Ann Fink as they welcome Miss Kentucky Ariana Rodriguez to the podcast. Ariana shares her incredible journey from foster care to the Miss Kentucky stage, highlighting her advocacy work with The Lucky Ones Foundation. Discover how she uses her platform to support youth in foster care and promote Kentucky agriculture.Links:Kentucky ProudThe Lucky OnesThe Lucky Ones PodcastThe Lucky Ones Instagram | — | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | Reflecting on Growth: Kentucky FFA's Journey and Future | Join hosts Sheldon McKinney and Ruth Ann Fink as they wrap up an incredible year of growth for the Kentucky FFA Foundation. In this episode, they share inspiring student stories, discuss professional and personal growth and unveil exciting plans for 2026. From impactful student experiences to the foundation's strategic goals, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on the past and a hopeful look towards the future. Tune in to hear how the foundation continues to make a difference in the lives of Kentucky's young leaders.Links:Supervised Agriculture ExperienceCoach KiahBrandon ReedBethany MattinglyJeff Hayes | — | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | Listen Again: Bethany Mattingly, Kentucky Department of Agriculture | On this episode of Growing Kentucky’s Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann speak with Bethany Mattingly, Division Director of Agriculture Education and Outreach with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Bethany shares her journey from building a successful urban high school FFA program to her current role leading statewide initiatives. She highlights her dedication to expanding access to agriculture education and fostering future leaders. Bethany emphasizes that great agricultural programs and initiatives are built on vision and the willingness to say "yes" to opportunities that benefit students and the community.Links:Kentucky Department of AgricultureSeneca High School FFANiki Ellis EpisodeFFA BINGO CardAg Education ResourcesAg Education Week ResourcesKDA Ag Education and Outreach on Facebook | — | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | Listen Again: Jeff Hayes, Kentucky FFA Program Development Specialist | On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Jeff Hayes — former agriculture teacher and current Kentucky FFA Program Development Specialist — shares his journey from inspiring future educators to the importance of hands-on learning and FFA involvement.Links:Rockcastle County FFA | — | ||||||
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Chart history for Growing Kentucky's Leaders: A Podcast by the Kentucky FFA Foundation
Peaked at #136 in United States, currently #136 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| United States | — | #136 | #136 | — |
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.