The third general session introduced the 2026–2027 State Officer candidates and celebrated excellence through the Honorary State FFA Degree Ceremony, Distinguished Service Citation Awards, VIP Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award, and PLOW Awards. The PLOW (Passing Literacy OnWard) program recognizes chapters and members committed to promoting reading literacy through chapter, school, and community initiatives, encouraging students to grow their skills and impact others through education. Emma Millican of Oakland FFA was also recognized as the Star in Agriscience, and members heard a retiring address from Katie Lipford (East Tennessee Vice President, Johnson County FFA).