Growing Kentucky's Leaders: A Podcast by the Kentucky FFA Foundation Podcast
1) Laney Pease, 2025 State Star in Agribusiness
On this week's episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, we hear from 2025 Kentucky FFA State Star in Agribusiness Laney Pease. Laney is the owner of Sweet Pease Bouquets — a floral business she began as...Show More
2) Dwight Sears, Kentucky FFA Foundation Board Member
On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann speak with Dwight Sears, a new board member for the Kentucky FFA Foundation. Dwight shares his deep-rooted connection to FFA, the st...Show More
3) Jacob Falwell, Golden Owl Award Winner
On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, we hear from 2024-2025 Golden Owl Award winner Jacob Falwell. With more than 20 years of experience, Mr. Falwell has built a respected ag program rooted ...Show More
4) Matthew Estes and Mollie Goode, 2025 Kentucky FFA State Officers
On this week's episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, we're excited to introduce you to Matthew Estes, 2025 Kentucky FFA State Vice President, and Mollie Goode, 2025 Kentucky FFA Pennyrile State Vice ...Show More
5) 2025 Blue & Gold Gala Preview
On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann give us a preview of this year's Blue & Gold Gala and what guests can expect from silent auction items to the well-thought details.L...Show More
6) Kentucky FFA Staff Discuss Historic Gift from the Bill Gatton Foundation
In a special episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Kentucky FFA state staff members discuss a transformational $11 million gift from the Bill Gatton Foundation — the largest in the history of the FFA...Show More
7) Bethanie Cantrell, Texas Roadhouse
On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, we speak to Kentucky FFA alum Bethanie Cantrell, Compensation and Stock Analyst for Texas Roadhouse. Bethanie discusses her journey from being a Kentucky...Show More
8) Kenny and Blaine Brammell, East Carter FFA
On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Kenny Brammell — East Carter FFA advisor and 2025 Career & Technical Teacher of the Year — and his grandson, Blaine Brammell — a 2024 Kentucky FFA state ...Show More
9) Jonathan Shell, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner
On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann welcome back Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell. Jonathan reflects on his first year in office, sharing key highlig...Show More
10) 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 t...Show More