Episodes
126
Latest episode
Aug 2026
Language
EN
Growing Kentucky's Leaders is a podcast focused on highlighting Kentucky FFA's members and alumni for their work while in FFA and what they go on to do after. Hosted by Sheldon McKinney, Executive Director of the Kentucky FFA Foundation, and Ruth An Fink, Development Officer for the Kentucky FFA Foundation.
In this episode of Growing Kentucky’s Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann sit down with Kentucky FFA Foundation Board member, Caroline Peterson Meehan. We get to hear about Caroline’s start in the Nelson County FFA chapter, her career, her love for the future of Kentucky FFA, and so much more!
2026-2027 Kentucky FFA State President Garett Zimmerman and State Reporter, Haylee Tucker share insights on leadership & their experience as Kentucky FFA State Officers.
During this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, hosts Sheldon McKinney and Ruth Ann Fink discuss the brand new "100 for 100" plan leading up to Kentucky FFA's centennial celebration in 2030! Kentucky FFA Website Forever Blue Endowment Information Plan Your Gift
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 Bank SAE Launch Grants Give, Save, Spend
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 Clinic McCreary County FFA
On this episode of Growing Kentucky’s Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann are joined by Claire West, Customer Education Manager at Farm Credit Mid-America. A former high school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Nelson County, Claire shares her journey from finding her place in agriculture as a student in Marshall County to pioneering an innovative, agriculture experience for her students. Join the conversation as she discusses the importance of agricultural education and her transition to educating the next generation of leaders in a new capacity. Links: Farm Credit Mid America Nelson County FFA Marshall County FFA Balance Sheet Basics Growing Forward Program Kindle Holder Kindle Clicker
On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann welcome Melissa Miller, the Executive Director of the Kentucky 4-H Foundation. Together, they discuss the unique and vital partnership between Kentucky 4-H and Kentucky FFA, two organizations often viewed as competitors but that work in close collaboration to benefit the state's youth. Links: Kentucky 4-H Foundation Friend of KY Agriculture Plate
On this episode of Growing Kentucky’s Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann are joined by Spencer Guinn and Hunter Anne Mattingly of the Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development for a critical conversation about the future of Kentucky agriculture. The discussion focuses on farmland transition and succession planning, highlighting how families can navigate the transfer of land, leadership and legacy from one generation to the next. Links: Kentucky Agri Legacy Solutions Program Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmland Transition Initiative Lay's Commercial U.S. Department of Agriculture Kentucky Agricultural Development Board
On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, we hear from Josh Mitcham, Director of the Carol Martin Gatton FFA Leadership Training Center. Josh explains why this historic camp— bursting at the seams with close to 400 students a week — remains the ultimate launchpad for the next generation of agricultural leaders. Links: Carol Martin Gatton FFA Leadership Training Center
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.
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