Friday on FFA Live! begins at 7:30 a.m. ET with the PreShow, followed at 8 a.m. by Session 4, chaired by national officers T. Wayne Williams and Joey Nowotny. The session features Claire Woeppel’s retiring address, the conferring of Honorary American Degrees, Distinguished Service Citations, VIP Awards, and a keynote address. Members will also see proficiency awards in animal systems, Agriscience Fair winners, the Premier Chapter Award for Growing Leaders, and career development event results.

At 2:30 p.m., Session 5, chaired by Trey Myers and Lilly Nyland, features Jael Cruikshank’s retiring address, recognition of national officer candidates and national officer mentors, proficiency awards in plant systems, Agriscience Fair winners, the Premier Chapter Award for Building Communities, and career development event results, including Conduct of Chapter Meetings. The National FFA Talent Competition finals stream at 5:30 p.m., followed by the National FFA Band and Chorus concert at 6 p.m.

The day closes with Session 6 at 7 p.m., chaired by Claire Woeppel and Jael Cruikshank. Highlights include T. Wayne Williams’ retiring address, proficiency awards in natural resources and agricultural mechanics, the Premier Chapter Award for Strengthening Agriculture, Parliamentary Procedure results, and the American Star Awards, naming the Star in Agribusiness, Star in Agricultural Placement, Star in Agriscience, and Star Farmer.

Between sessions, FFA Live! reporters share inspiring and educational stories from across the convention, introducing members, advisors, and supporters whose work shows what agricultural education makes possible.