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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 47 MIN

Jonathan Shell, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner

from Growing Kentucky's Leaders: A Podcast by the Kentucky FFA Foundation · host Kentucky FFA Foundation

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 highlights like boosting agricultural economic development, championing the "Food is Medicine" initiative and introducing agriculture education into elementary schools. He also dives into the importance of fostering leadership in FFA, building connections for Kentucky agriculture on a national stage and creating a culture of innovation and gratitude within his team.Links:⁠Kentucky Department of Agriculture⁠⁠Garrard County FFA⁠⁠Food is Medicine⁠⁠Give FFA Day⁠⁠Sign up for our newsletter!⁠⁠Caroline Groth⁠⁠Ag Tag program⁠⁠CASA of Lexington

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 highlights like boosting agricultural economic development, championing the "Food is Medicine" initiative and introducing agriculture education into elementary schools. He also dives into the importance of fostering leadership in FFA, building connections for Kentucky agriculture on a national stage and creating a culture of innovation and gratitude within his team.Links:⁠Kentucky Department of Agriculture⁠⁠Garrard County FFA⁠⁠Food is Medicine⁠⁠Give FFA Day⁠⁠Sign up for our newsletter!⁠⁠Caroline Groth⁠⁠Ag Tag program⁠⁠CASA of Lexington

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