Michael C. Anthony
Tuesday Evening Speaker
Mentalist
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.
Convention details will be added later this fall.
June 16-18, 2026 $50 per person Greenville Convention Center
Keynote Speakers
Claire Woeppel
Wednesday Evening Speaker
National FFA Central Region Vice
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)
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 2026 convention is scheduled to take place June 16-18, 2026.
State FFA Convention Schedule
June 16, 2026
11:00am - 2:00pm - Registration & Expo Opens
12:00pm - CDE Registration Opens
1:00pm - CDE’s Begin
- Agricultural Communications
- Agricultural Education
- Employment Skills
- Farm Business Management
- Greenhand Camp
- Spanish Creed
2:15pm - Delegate Enrichment Doors open (Main Ballroom)
2:30pm - Delegate Enrichment: Main Ballroom (required for all delegates)
2:15 pm - 3:55 pm - Student Workshops
3:00pm - Delegate Session: Main Ballroom
- Chair: Kaitlyn Patterson
- Opening Ceremonies
- SCAAE President Remarks
- Roll Call
- Treasurer’s Report
- Acceptance of Honorary State Degrees
- Acceptance of State FFA Degrees
- New Business
- Closing Ceremonies
6:00PM - Ballroom Doors Open
6:15PM - PreSession Begins
6:30PM - First General Session (6:30pm)
- Chair: Thomas Marshall
- Opening Ceremony
- Welcome
- Posting of Colors/National Anthem
- Welcome
- Recognition of Guests
- ACRE Recognition
- National Gold CDE Teams & Individuals
- National Chapter Awards
- Retiring Address: Kayci Wilkerson
- Scholarship Presentations
- Entertainment:
- Closing Ceremony
June 17, 2026
8:00am - CDE Registration
9:00am - CDE’s Begin
- Agriscience Fair Interviews
- Conduct of Chapter
- Creed Speaking (Greenhand & Upper)
- Extemporaneous Public Speaking
- Prepared Public Speaking
- Parliamentary Procedure
9:15-11:00 am - Student Workshops
1:00pm - Ballroom Doors Open
1:15pm - PreSession Begins
1:30pm - Second General Session
- Chair:Kayci Wilkerson
- Opening Ceremony
- Welcome
- State Officer Candidate Introductions
- Retiring Address: Kaitlyn Patterson
- Recognition of 2025-26 CDE Winners
- TeachAg Presentation
- Retiring Address: Anabelle Creech
- State Degree Ceremony
- Closing Ceremony
5:00pm - Honorary Degree Dinner: Room 203
- (State Officers Advisors and Parents & Honorary Degree Recipients)
6:00pm - Ballroom Doors Open
6:15PM - Pre-Session Begins
6:30pm - Third General Session
- Chair: Anabelle Creech
- Opening Ceremony
- Welcome
- Announcement of American FFA Degree Candidates and Honorary American FFA Degree
- Talent
- State Officer Advisor Recognition
- Stars Over South Carolina
- Retiring Address: Brooklyn Hill
- Talent
- Honorary State Degree Ceremony
- National Officer Keynote: Claire Woeppel, National FFA Vice President
- Closing Ceremony
Immediately following the Third General Session:
Convention Social
Woodmont High School
2831 West Georgia Rd.
Piedmont, SC 29673
June 18, 2026
8:00am - Ballroom Doors Open
8:15am - PreSession Begins
8:30am - Fourth General Session
- Chair: Brooklyn Hill
- Opening Ceremony
- Welcome
- Individual Awards
- Convention T-shirt design winner
- Middle School SAE Record Book Winners
- Proficiency Award Presentation
- Retiring Address: Kylie Tucker
- State Officer Parent Recognition
- Chapter Membership Awards
- Retiring Address: Thomas Marshall
- Top 3 CDE Teams and Individuals (from Convention)
- Nominating Committee Report
- Installation of the 2026-2027 State Officer Team
- Closing Ceremony (2026-2027 State Officer Team)
11:00am - Post Convention Luncheon
- Greenville Convention Center: Room 203
- (Newly elected State Officer parents, advisors and Past State Officers)
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 2026 convention is scheduled to take place June 16-18, 2026. 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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