Growing the Future with Shannon Latham and the Iowa FFA Foundation

On this week’s episode of Beyond the Jacket, Rachel and Paige sit down with Shannon Latham, the new Director of the Iowa FFA Foundation, to talk about her journey, her leadership philosophy, and her vision for the future of Iowa FFA. From her deep roots in agriculture and business to her passion for helping young leaders thrive, Shannon brings a wealth of experience and energy to the Foundation. Together, they explore what it means to invest in the next generation of agricultural leaders - students who are learning, growing, and stepping boldly into their purpose. Shannon shares insights from her career in the seed industry, the importance of mentorship, and how the Foundation continues to create opportunities that keep FFA strong and relevant in today’s world. 🌱 Whether you’re an FFA alum, educator, or simply someone who believes in the power of leadership and community, this conversation is sure to inspire. Tune in and discover how Shannon plans to grow the future of ag - one student at a time. #BeyondTheJacketPodcast #IowaFFAFoundation #FFAProud #WomenInAg #LeadershipInAg #AgEducation #BlueAndGoldForever #NextGenAg #FFAAlumni #RuralLeadership #GrowingLeaders #Farm4Profit #EmpoweringStudents #AgricultureMatters #FutureOfAg #ShapingTheFuture #PodcastForLeaders #CommunityInAg #LeadServeGrow #IowaAgStrong Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date! Got thoughts on today’s episode or want to be a guest? Email us anytime at [email protected] See you next time for more conversations on FFA, SAE's and the future of agriculture! Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram,  X (Twitter), Youtube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.