Thursday on FFA Live! begins at 7:30 a.m. ET with the PreShow, followed at 8 a.m. by Session 1B, chaired by national officers T. Wayne Williams and Claire Woeppel. The session includes a welcome from National FFA Advisor Travis Park, recognition of the National FFA Foundation, and a keynote address from Scott McKain.

At 2 p.m., Session 2, chaired by Jael Cruikshank and Lilly Nyland, features national officer Joey Nowotny’s retiring address, proficiency awards, Agriscience Fair winners in Social Science, career development event results, and the presentation of National Chapter Awards to 1, 2, and 3 Star Chapters and Middle School Models of Excellence. The National FFA Talent Competition semifinals stream at 5 p.m.

The day closes with Session 3 at 7 p.m., chaired by Trey Myers and Joey Nowotny. Highlights include Lilly Nyland’s retiring address, awards for the Outstanding Corporate Chapter, Collegiate Chapter, Alumni State Association, and Alumni Chapter, proficiency awards in animal systems, Agriscience Fair winners in Animal Systems and Food Products and Processing, and results in Ag Sales, Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Forestry, Livestock Evaluation, and Prepared Public Speaking.

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.