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State Convention

SC FFA State Convention

The South Carolina FFA Convention is a highlight of the Association's year. Nearly 1,000 FFA members, advisors, administrators, parents, and agricultural partners come together to celebrate the many achievements of SC FFA members from around the state.

While attending State Convention, FFA members are recognized for their hard work and dedication to the future of agriculture through award recognitions such as top placements in CDEs, STAR proficiencies, and being TAGGED to Teach Ag. State FFA Degree recipients are presented their pins during a ceremony, and the top chapters in the state are recognized with a Governor's Citation. Members attend motivational workshops, participate in a career and college expo, and listen to inspirational keynote speakers. Perhaps the greatest opportunity of all is simply the chance to gather in fellowship and fun with FFA members from all over the state.

  June 17-19, 2025          $50 per person         Greenville Convention Center

south carolina ffa state convention

Keynote Speakers 

DeShawn Blanding

DeShawn Blanding

Tuesday Evening Speaker
Former National FFA Officer.

Thaddeus Bergschneider

Thaddeus Bergschneider

Wednesday Evening Speaker
National FFA President

Convention Dress Code

During General Sessions, LDE’s and CDE’s student attendees should be in official dress. Any FFA member going on stage must be in full official dress is outlined in the Official FFA Manual:

  • An official FFA jacket zipped to the top
  • Black slacks and black socks/nylons or black knee length skirt and black nylons
  • White collared blouse or white collared shirt
  • Official FFA tie or FFA Scarf
  • Black dress shoes with closed heel and toe

Student Workshops: Business casual attire is appropriate

Registration

State Convention registration is $50 per person. Registration includes a convention t-shirt all convention experiences & a gift.

Daily registration is available for $15 per day. (Does not include t-shirt and gift)

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Permission Forms

Release of Supervision of Minors: One per Chapter

State Convention Student Form: One per Student

Release of Supervision of Minors (.docx) State Convention Student Form (.docx)

Convention Details

This year, approximately 1,000 FFA members, advisors and guests will travel to Greenville, SC for this 3-day event at the Greenville Convention Center. The 2025 convention is scheduled to take place June 17-19, 2025.

Please refer to the 98th FFA State Convention Information Packet for full details.

98th FFA State Convention Information Packet (.docx)
SCFFA Convention Recommended Hotels

State FFA Convention Schedule

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

11:00am - 2:00pm Registration & Expo Opens

2:00pm CDE Registration Opens

2:15pm Delegate Enrichment Doors open (Main Ballroom)

2:30pm Delegate Enrichment: Main Ballroom

(Required for all delegates)

2:15 pm - 3:55 pm Workshops

3:00pm Delegate Session: Main Ballroom

6:15PM Presession Begins

6:30PM First General Session (6:30pm)

  • National Chapter Awards
  • Retiring Address: State Vice President, Jennings Avant
    • Scholarship Presentations
    • Keynote: DeShawn Blanding

 

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

9:00am CDE’s Begin

9:15-11:00 am Workshops

1:30pm  Second General Session

  • Recognize 2022-23 CDE winners
  • Retiring Address: State Vice President, Lyle Fulmer
  • State Officer Candidate Introductions
  • TeachAg Presentation
  • Retiring Address: State Vice President, Alex Vega
  • State Degree Ceremony

5:00pm Honorary Degree Dinner
(State Officers Advisors and Parents & Honorary Degree Recipients)

6:30pm Third General Session

  • Announcement of American FFA Degree Candidates and Honorary American FFA Degree
  • State Officer Advisor Recognition
  • Stars Over South Carolina
  • Retiring Address: State Vice President, Porter Hand
  • Honorary State Degree Ceremony
  • National Officer Keynote: Thaddeus Bergschneider, National FFA President

 

Thursday, June 19, 2025

8:30am Fourth General Session

  • Individual Awards
  • Convention T-shirt design winner
  • Proficiency Award Presentation
  • Retiring Address: State Secretary, Rachel Gentry
  • State Officer Parent Recognition
  • Chapter Membership Awards
  • Retiring Address: State President, Cameron WIlliams
  • Top 3 CDE Teams and Individuals (from Convention)
  • Nominating Committee Report
  • Installation of the 2025-2026 State Officer Team
  • Closing Ceremony (2025-2026 State Officer Team)

11:00am Post Convention Luncheon
(State Officer parents, advisors, and Past State Officers)

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SC FFA State Convention Sponsorship

The FFA is a youth leadership organization that is administered through school-based agricultural education programs. The FFA has a mission of developing member’s potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through Agriculture Education.

This year, approximately 1,000 FFA members, advisors and guests will travel to Greenville, SC for this 3-day event. The 2025 convention is scheduled to take place June 17-19, 2025. Student members will be competing in career development events, attending leadership workshops and be recognized for their accomplishments throughout. FFA advisors and guests will attend the expo and multiple award sessions.

For more information, contact Jillian Lash

SC FFA Association
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