Growing Kentucky's Leaders: A Podcast by the Kentucky FFA Foundation
by Kentucky FFA Foundation
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Jacee McKeel and Tyren Harris, Kentucky FFA State Officers
Jun 1, 2026
Unknown duration
Annagrace Sholar and Sara Thakur, Madisonville North Hopkins FFA
May 25, 2026
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Coty Back, Kentucky FFA State Convention Keynote Speaker
May 18, 2026
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Dr. Thomas Kingery, WKU Agriculture Education
May 11, 2026
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Patrick Grady, FFA Camp Keynote Speaker
May 4, 2026
22m 27s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/1/26 | Jacee McKeel and Tyren Harris, Kentucky FFA State Officers | On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann welcome back two familiar faces: State FFA Secretary Jacee McKeel and State Treasurer Tyren Harris.With less than three weeks left in their term of service, Jacee and Tyren pull back the curtain on their incredible year and give listeners a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at the upcoming Kentucky State FFA Convention. From the hard work that goes into memorizing hours of scripts to adding "bigger and better" surprises for members, the duo shares what it truly means to be facilitators of an unforgettable member experience. | — | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | Annagrace Sholar and Sara Thakur, Madisonville North Hopkins FFA | On this episode of Growing Kentucky’s Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann are joined by Annagrace Sholar and Sara Thakur from Madisonville North Hopkins High School. Tune in to hear about the massive impact of the Kentucky FFA Foundation grants, student-led entrepreneurship and the inspiring journey of cultivating the next generation of community leaders.Links:Teachers Turn the KeyBetter Days Through Better WaysGrants | — | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | Coty Back, Kentucky FFA State Convention Keynote Speaker | On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann welcome back a familiar face to the Kentucky FFA community, Coty Back.Ahead of his upcoming keynote address at the Kentucky FFA State Convention, Coty shares his insights on what truly separates a good leader from a great one. From the power of daily disciplines to the invaluable nature of "human capital" and mentorship, Cody unpacks how high school students and young professionals alike can intentionally level up their leadership skills.Links:Coty Back LinkedInMr. Sketch MarkersThe Facilitator's Friend | — | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | Dr. Thomas Kingery, WKU Agriculture Education | On this episode of Growing Kentucky’s Leaders, Sheldon, Ruth Ann and Cassidy sit down with Dr. Thomas Kingery to discuss the world of agriculture education.The Kentucky Association of Agriculture Educators (KAAE) recently named Western Kentucky University (WKU) the Outstanding Post-Secondary Agriculture Education Program in the state. Dr. Kingery, who has led the program for 16 years, shares his journey from a first-generation college student to a veteran educator with over 30 years of experience.Links:Kentucky Association of Agricultural EducatorsWKU Ag Ed | — | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | Patrick Grady, FFA Camp Keynote Speaker✨ | 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 | Taylor County FFA, Outstanding Ag Ed Program✨ | Agriculture EducationFFA+3 | — | Kentucky FFA FoundationTaylor County High School+2 | — | Taylor County FFAOutstanding Ag Ed Program+3 | — | 36m 38s | |
| 4/20/26 | Darleen Santore "Coach Dar" and Dwight Sears on Pay It Forward Day✨ | leadershipkindness+3 | Darleen SantoreDwight Sears | Kentucky FFA Foundation | — | Pay It Forwardkindness+4 | — | 38m 07s | |
| 4/13/26 | Dexter Knight, Ag Teachers Change Lives Award Winner✨ | Agricultural educationTeaching qualities+3 | Dexter Knight | Kentucky Association of Agricultural EducatorsFirst Southern National Bank | — | Agriculture Teachers Change Liveseducation+3 | — | 31m 27s | |
| 4/6/26 | Matthew Estes, Kentucky FFA State Vice President✨ | Kentucky FFAleadership+3 | Matthew Estes | Kentucky FFABarren County FFA+1 | — | Kentucky FFAMatthew Estes+3 | — | 27m 41s | |
| 3/30/26 | Spencer Guinn and Hunter Anne Mattingly, Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development✨ | 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 | |
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| 3/23/26 | Shelby Roberts, Morehead State University✨ | Agriculture EducationTeach Ag Program+3 | Shelby RobertsCassidy Hutchison | Morehead State UniversityKentucky FFA Foundation+2 | — | agriculture educationTeach Ag+3 | — | 33m 51s | |
| 3/16/26 | Melissa Miller, Kentucky 4-H Foundation✨ | partnershipyouth development+4 | Melissa Miller | Kentucky 4-H FoundationKentucky FFA+1 | — | Kentucky 4-HKentucky FFA+3 | — | 26m 26s | |
| 3/9/26 | Claire West, Farm Credit Mid-America✨ | agricultural educationFFA+3 | Claire West | Farm Credit Mid-AmericaNelson County FFA+1 | — | agricultureeducation+3 | — | 30m 15s | |
| 3/2/26 | 2026 Industry Tour Recap✨ | Kentucky agricultureFFA industry tour+3 | Aiden Manley | Kentucky FFAKentucky Pork Producers+11 | — | Kentucky FFAindustry tour+3 | — | 42m 12s | |
| 2/23/26 | Jonathan Shell, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture✨ | agricultureeducation+3 | Jonathan Shell | Kentucky FFAKentucky Department of Agriculture+4 | Kentucky | agricultureKentucky FFA+3 | — | 40m 30s | |
| 2/16/26 | Matthew Price and Chance Blevins, Lynn Camp FFA✨ | community supportFFA+3 | Chance Blevins | Kentucky FFA Foundation | Lynn Camp High School | FFAcommunity support+3 | — | 24m 34s | |
| 2/9/26 | Adrienne Correll, The River Foundation and First Southern National Bank | On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann are joined by Adrienne Correll, Executive Director of the River Foundation and board member of First Southern National Bank. Adrienne shares her unique journey from commercial lending to leading a foundation that tithes 10% of the bank's pretax earnings to support Christ-centered ministries locally and globally.Links:First Southern National BankSAE Launch GrantsGive, Save, Spend | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | Dr. Scott Wright, Kentucky FFA Alum | On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann speak with Dr. Scott Wright, a world-renowned cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic and a former Kentucky FFA State President (1982-83). Dr. Wright shares how his roots in McCreary County and his formative years in the FFA provided the leadership foundation necessary to excel in the global medical field.Links:Mayo ClinicMcCreary County FFA | — | ||||||
| 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 | — | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | Listen Again: Brandon Reed, Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy | On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, we talk with Brandon Reed about his deep roots in Kentucky FFA, from his time as a member and state president to his current role as Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Agriculture Policy. We discuss how FFA shaped his leadership skills and influenced his decision to pursue a career in public service.Links:LaRue County FFAKentucky Office of Agricultural PolicyKentucky FFA Leadership Training Center | — | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | Sierra Morris and Tyren Harris, 2025 Kentucky FFA State Officers | On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, we speak with Kentucky FFA State Reporter Sierra Morris and State Treasurer Tyren Harris. Sierra and Tyren each tell us about their respective FFA journeys and stress the importance of authenticity and vulnerability when connecting with members and sponsors across all ages.Links:State OfficersCarter G. Woodson AcademyWestern Hills | — | ||||||
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1 placement across 1 market.