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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 38 MIN

Listen Again: Bethany Mattingly, Kentucky Department of Agriculture

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 speak with Bethany Mattingly, Division Director of Agriculture Education and Outreach with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Bethany shares her journey from building a successful urban high school FFA program to her current role leading statewide initiatives. She highlights her dedication to expanding access to agriculture education and fostering future leaders. Bethany emphasizes that great agricultural programs and initiatives are built on vision and the willingness to say "yes" to opportunities that benefit students and the community.Links:Kentucky Department of AgricultureSeneca High School FFANiki Ellis EpisodeFFA BINGO CardAg Education ResourcesAg Education Week ResourcesKDA Ag Education and Outreach on Facebook

On this episode of Growing Kentucky’s Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann speak with Bethany Mattingly, Division Director of Agriculture Education and Outreach with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Bethany shares her journey from building a successful urban high school FFA program to her current role leading statewide initiatives. She highlights her dedication to expanding access to agriculture education and fostering future leaders. Bethany emphasizes that great agricultural programs and initiatives are built on vision and the willingness to say "yes" to opportunities that benefit students and the community.Links:Kentucky Department of AgricultureSeneca High School FFANiki Ellis EpisodeFFA BINGO CardAg Education ResourcesAg Education Week ResourcesKDA Ag Education and Outreach on Facebook

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