Scott Stump: Living and Leading Into Your Purpose

Join our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.com Attend a Thriving Leader event: https://www.themomentumcompany.com/th... Instagram: @the.momentum.company LinkedIn: /momentum-company What will it take to prepare the next generation of leaders for the future of agriculture? In this episode of the Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast, Mark Jewell sits down with Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization, to talk about intentional leadership, agricultural education, workforce development, skilled trades, technology, and the future of FFA. For Mark, this conversation is personal. His own leadership journey began in an agriculture classroom and through FFA. Today, FFA has grown to more than one million members and continues to give young people opportunities to develop leadership, personal growth, career skills, and hands-on experience. Scott defines intentionality simply: “Living and leading into your purpose.” His own career reflects that idea. What began as a plan to pursue agricultural engineering eventually led Scott toward his passion for developing people—and a career spanning agricultural education, National FFA, state leadership, the U.S. Department of Education, and ultimately his role as CEO of FFA. In this conversation, Mark and Scott discuss: How FFA has grown to more than one million members Why hands-on experience matters for today's students The growing demand for skilled talent in agriculture Why fewer young people are entering the workforce before graduation The value of skilled trades and technical education How FFA helps build agriculture's future talent pipeline Why agriculture should become a first-choice career for more young people How FFA is preparing for its 100th anniversary The role AI and technology could play in the future of agricultural education How technology can support—not replace—FFA advisors and educators Why leadership, personal growth, and career success remain at the heart of FFA Scott and Mark also explore how technology and data could create more personalized experiences for FFA members—helping students discover opportunities, continue progressing through programs, and connect their interests to potential careers. At the same time, they discuss the importance of supporting the agricultural educators who make these experiences possible. Whether you're an FFA alum, agriculture teacher, agribusiness leader, employer, parent, or someone passionate about developing the next generation, this conversation offers an important look at the people who will shape the future of agriculture. The future of agriculture isn't only about better technology. It's about developing people with the skills, experiences, confidence, and leadership ability to use it well. Subscribe to the Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast for more conversations with CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the future of agriculture and agribusiness. #FFA #Agriculture #Agribusiness #AgEducation #AgriculturalEducation #IntentionalLeadership #Leadership #FutureOfAgriculture #AgCareers #WorkforceDevelopment #SkilledTrades #AgLeadership