# Jonathan Shell, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture

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Podcast: [Growing Kentucky's Leaders: A Podcast by the Kentucky FFA Foundation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/growing-kentucky-s-leaders-a-podcast-by-the-kentucky-ffa-foundation-6742686)
Published: 2026-02-23T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isaiah-pruitt4/episodes/Jonathan-Shell--Kentucky-Commissioner-of-Agriculture-e3fejo3
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Duration seconds: 2430

## Resource

On this episode of Growing Kentucky’s Leaders, Sheldon and Ruth Ann are joined by Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell to discuss the impact of the All In for Ag initiative and the state’s agricultural education programs. Commissioner Shell reflects on the vital partnership between his administration and Kentucky FFA, highlighting the importance of inspiring the next generation of agricultural problem solvers and celebrating the dedicated educators who make these programs possible. Links: Kentucky Department of Agriculture Kristan Wright Matt Chaliff Bethany Mattingly Ag Ed Week Ag Tag Program Gatton Gift Raising Hope kyagr.com

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