2017 Session 3

This is Session 3 of the 2017 National FFA Convention & Expo. Hosts Orion Samuelson and past national officer Andrew McCrea introduce the evening alongside segments featuring state officers, social media updates, and sponsor interviews with ADM's Mark Schweitzer and Global Cold Chain Alliance's Corey Rosenbush. Chaired by Western Region Vice President Trey Elizondo with a Friends theme, the session presents the Stars Over America awards, naming Austin Nordyke (Agribusiness), Kelly Eink (Agricultural Placement), Krista Beck (Agriscience), and Joseph Arnold (Star Farmer), recognizes foundation sponsors and donors who raised a combined $25.8 million, and features the retiring address of National Secretary Victoria Harris, titled Worth It, on the value of caring for others and oneself.