A Series of Webinars on Topics Related to
Leadership, Education, Agriculture, Advocacy, and Development.

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• • Do What You Can ... While You Can

    On this episode of Growing Our Future Podcast, Aaron Alejandro introduces Dan Hunter, Assistant Commissioner in the state of Texas' Department of Agriculture.

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• • Living a Legacy by Design

    On this episode of Growing Our Future Podcast, Aaron Alejandro introduces Tom Ziglar, CEO of the Zig Ziglar Corporation.

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• • Food Security = National Security

    On this episode of Growing Our Future Podcast, Aaron Alejandro introduces Dr. Mindy Brashears, Associate Vice President for research at Texas Tech University and former Under Secretary of Agriculture in Food Safety for the United States Department of Agriculture.

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• • Empathy ... A Leadership Essential

    On this episode of Growing Our Future Podcast, Aaron Alejandro introduces Molly Christensen, Communications & Outreach Coordinator for the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board.

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• • Getting a Job ... Keeping a Job ... Getting Promoted

    On this episode of Growing Our Future Podcast, Aaron Alejandro introduces Renae Yanez, Human Resources Director at Priefert.

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• • Remember. Honor. Be Resilient. Lead On!

    On this episode of Growing Our Future Podcast, Aaron Alejandro introduces Taya Kyle, author of American Wife: A Memoir of Love, Service, Faith and Renewal and Founder of the Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation, an organization that gives military, law enforcement, and first-responder couples tools to help their relationships thrive.

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• • We have to Remain Relevant

    On this episode of Growing Our Future Podcast, Aaron Alejandro introduces Meagan McCoy Jones, President & COO at McCoy’s Building Supply.

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• • They Saved Me ... I Wanted to Help

    On this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, Aaron Alejandro introduces Madeline Barber, an FFA officer from Boerne, Texas.

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• • Get on a Path ... Mission Matters

    On this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, Aaron Alejandro introduces Adam Torres, co-founder of Mission Matters, a media company and podcast platform focused on championing mission-driven leaders across the world.

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• • Work to Have a Voice at the Table

    On this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, Aaron Alejandro introduces Benita Hodge, Survey Administrator at the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), a part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and first female African American to earn the prestigious American FFA Degree.

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• • Get on the Team

    On this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, Aaron Alejandro introduces Dr. Gordon Davis, Chairman of CEV Multimedia and longtime agricultural educator.

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• • Prepare and Capitalize on Opportunities ... You Never Know Where it May Take You

    On this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, Aaron Alejandro introduces Lora Gonzalez Eckerle, Business Development Manager for Central Market.

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• • A Journey to the Big Sky Country

    On this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, Aaron Alejandro introduces John Howley, Director of Communications for Montana State University Extension.

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• • The Value of Agricultural Science Education

    On this episode of the Growing Our Future Podcast, Aaron Alejandro introduces Ray Pieniazek, Executive Director of the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas, an organization devoted to supporting teachers through professional development opportunities, mentorship, and legal guidance.

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• • Here By the Owl ... Serving the Texas FFA

    The National FFA Organization works to strengthen science and agricultural educational opportunities for students across the country.

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• • Served and Led Then ... Serving and Leading Now

    The National FFA Organization works to strengthen science and agricultural educational opportunities for students across the country.

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