By: Ag. Reporter Mollie Goode
The avenues of educating about agriculture are changing with new expectations for the industry, an all-time high interest is being created by one of Kentucky’s own, Laney Pease.
Pease was born and raised in Fleming County where there is a heavy influence from the agriculture community, she has added to that community with her active involvement in FFA and 4-H. The Fleming County FFA holds a special place in Pease’s heart—growing up with agriculture teachers as parents, she had the chance to experience agriculture from a unique perspective.
Pease has a colorful resume that has been marked with dedication, which she attributes to her parents. Pease has a long list of accomplishments, including creating a thriving floristry business at just the age of 14-years-old, helping run the media and marketing for the Kentucky Welding Institute and still finding time to be an officer on her county and regional FFA teams.
Pease has created more than just a trusted business, Sweet Pease Berries and Bouquets, but a household name for anyone interested in her floristry expertise. She says that her business has created a platform for discussing agriculture, where she credits her skill in communication to her agricultural education.
Pease has been addressing gaps in the industry by using her experience with Ag. issues, fostering connections between the rising generation and experienced industry leaders. Pease is eager to create change for the betterment of the industry.
When asked, Pease says one thing she would tell the older generation is to encourage the idea the industry is in good hands, saying Ag. Commissioner Jonathan Shell’s biggest support was from older individuals who appreciated seeing more youth involvement. She encourages anyone to “just show up” for the industry that has given everyone something.
Laney Pease’s unwavering passion for agriculture shines through every aspect of her life, as she cultivates not just crops, but a deep-seated love for the industry.