On this week's episode, Brady Lawson — incoming student body president at Morehead State University — tells us how his experiences through FFA prepared him as a leader.

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Kentucky FFA State Officers

Morgan County FFA

Political Science at MSU

On this week’s episode, Central Kentucky Ag Credit President and CEO Jonathan Noe discusses the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and how FFA provides the perfect space for that.

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Central Kentucky Ag Credit

Annie’s Project

SAE Grants

After teaching agriculture for several years, Josh Mitcham became the Director of the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center in 2019. On this week’s episode, Josh talks about exciting new plans for the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center and his vision for the future.

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Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center

Breckinridge County FFA

Nelson County FFA

Meade County FFA

Tempur Sealy donates 450 new mattresses

On this week’s episode of Growing Kentucky’s Leaders, John Hardin FFA Advisor Jeremy Hall shares how the Kentucky FFA Foundation makes possible many opportunities and empowers students across the state.

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John Hardin FFA Facebook

National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE)

NAAE Awards and Grants

Kentucky FFA Foundation 8th Annual Blue & Gold Gala

Amelia Tucker serves as the 2023-24 Kentucky FFA State Treasurer. Amelia was a member of the Apollo FFA chapter in Owensboro, Kentucky. She is now a freshman at Western Kentucky University studying Agricultural Education. In this week's episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Amelia reminds us of the importance of sharing our stories.

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2023-24 Kentucky FFA State Officers

Apollo FFA on Facebook

Agriculture Education at Western Kentucky University

Margo Bruce is a retired Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor from Webster County. Margo was recently awarded the Ag Teachers Change Lives Award, a high honor for agriculture teachers. Sheldon and Margo discuss FFA and student impact this week! Tune in every Monday for a new episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders!

Darilyn Hamilton is one of the Agriculture Teachers and FFA Advisors at Spencer County High School. Darilyn has been involved with FFA for a while, serving as a Kentucky FFA State Officer and a former intern for the Kentucky FFA Foundation. In this episode, Darilyn discusses some of her great memories and lessons learned from her time in FFA and education. Tune in every Monday for a new episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders!

Jacob Ball is the Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Carter G. Woodson Academy in Lexington, Kentucky. Jacob was recently awarded the Milken Education Award for his excellence in education. Sheldon and Ruth Ann discuss MANNRS, FFA, and the classroom with Jacob on this week's episode. Tune in every Monday for a brand new episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders!

Casey Montgomery comes to us from Spencer County, where she grew up on her family farm and fell in love with agriculture at an early age. Casey eventually joined FFA and recently served as a Kentucky FFA State Officer. in this episode, Casey talks about her time at the International Leadership Summit for State Officers. Tune in every Monday wherever you get your podcasts or Youtube for a new episode!

Adam Hinton is the owner and operator of Hinton Mills in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. Adam is also the Director of the Kentucky Welding Institute. Adam has served his community and FFA in numerous ways, including the Fleming County Tractor Parade and being a member, and Chairman, of the Kentucky FFA Foundation Board of Trustees. Tune in every Monday for a new episode wherever you get your podcasts or on Youtube!