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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 hi…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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 edu…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Patrick Grady, FFA Camp Keynote Speaker
On this episode of Growing Kentucky’s Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann sit down with Patrick T. Grady, a veteran entertainer, humorist and the keynote s…
5 months ago
Taylor County FFA, Outstanding Ag Ed Program
This episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders features the four agriculture teachers from Taylor County High School and Taylor County Middle School, who…
5 months, 1 week ago
Darleen Santore "Coach Dar" and Dwight Sears on Pay It Forward Day
On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann are joined by author and leadership coach Darleen "Coach Dar" Santore and Kentuck…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Dexter Knight, Ag Teachers Change Lives Award Winner
On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann sit down with Mr. Dexter Knight, a recipient of the 2026 Agriculture Teachers Cha…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Matthew Estes, Kentucky FFA State Vice President
On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann welcome back a familiar face — Kentucky FFA State Vice President Matthew Estes. M…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Shelby Roberts, Morehead State University
On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, we're celebrating the Teach Ag program and the vital role of agriculture educators. Shelby Roberts, an…
6 months, 1 week ago
2026 Industry Tour Recap
On this episode of Growing Kentucky’s Leaders, hosts Sheldon McKinney and Ruth Ann Fink are joined by Kentucky FFA State President Aiden Manley to re…
7 months ago
Jonathan Shell, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture
On this episode of Growing Kentucky’s Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann are joined by Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell to discuss the …
7 months, 1 week ago