Convention Session Schedule:

Session 1

April 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Hosted by: Hayden Hubbard

Session Highlights

• Parade of Chapters
• Introduction of State Officer Candidates 
• Merchandise Design Winners
• Veterinary Science CDE Awards
• Agronomy CDE Awards
• Tall Grass- 5 min
• Talent Performance
• Retiring Address – Colton Schick
• Meat Evaluation and Technology CDE Awards
• Recognition Chapter Awards (Gold & Silver)
• Talent Performance
• Retiring Address – Brendan Nagy
• Outstanding Chapter Activity Awards 
• Champion Ag Teacher Presentation
• Chapter of the Year Presentation
• Keynote Presentation- National FFA Officer

Session 2

April 9 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Session Highlights

• Recognition of Wool Judging 
• Recognition of Range Management
• Talent Performance
• Retiring Address – Emmy Hornecker
• Proficiency Project Spotlight
• Proficiency Sweepstakes Award
• Agricultural Issues Awards
• Employment Skills Awards
• Moment of silence 
• Honorary State FFA Degree Ceremony
• Speaking Awards: Creed, Extemp, Prepared
• Talent Performance
• Retiring Address – Kaylee Rasnake
• Agriscience Fair Project Spotlight
• Agriscience Fair Sweepstakes Award
• Keynote Presentation, sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America

Session 3 *TICKETED EVENT*

Must have AET Member ID or Ticket for Entry

April 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Session 3 Highlights

• New chapter recognition
• Administration Appreciation
• Agriculture Education CDE awards
• Greenhand QuizBowl Awards
• State FFA Degree Ceremony
• Presentation of State FFA Degrees Group I
• Talent Performance 
• Retiring Address – Hayden Hubbard, State Sentinel
• Conduct of Chapter Meeting LDE Awards
• Parliamentary Procedure LDE Awards
• Presentation of State FFA Degrees Group II
• Talent Performance 
• Retiring Address – Megan Hedges, State 2nd Vice President
• State Star Awards Ceremony
• Environmental and Natural Resources CDE Awards
• Middle School Agriculture Mechanics Awards
• Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems CDE Awards

Convention Session Four *TICKETED EVENT*

Must have AET ID or Session Ticket

April 11 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Session Highlights

• Agricultural Sales CDE Awards
• Marketing Plan CDE Awards
• Farm Business Management CDE Awards
• State Officer Parent Recognition
• Leadership Sweepstakes
• Talent Performance
• Retiring Address – Amy Peldo, State Treasurer
• Horse Evaluation CDE Awards
• Poultry CDE Awards
• Livestock Evaluation CDE Awards
• CDE Sweepstakes
• Talent Performance
• Retiring Address – Tymber Eckley, State President
• Talent Awards
• Election of 2026-2027 State FFA Officers
• State Officer Installation & Closing Ceremony