Thaddeus Bergschneider, 2023-24 Illinois State FFA President

Thad recently wrapped up his term as the 2023-24 Illinois State FFA President and we couldn't be more proud of him! This year was packed full of growth and new experiences for Thad and our family. You can watch his retiring address given at the 2024 Illinois State FFA Convention by clicking here.
 
In this address, Thad's advice to the Illinois FFA was to "love the people around you and hug your grandparents more often because the people in life are what we will remember." And we couldn't agree with him more! Thad will be attending the University of Illinois in the fall, following the footsteps of his father and oldest brother. Though he will be starting college, he's not prepared to be done with FFA just yet. Here are a few media highlights from Thad's term as president.

Here are a few media highlights from Thad's term as you 2023-24 Illinois State FFA President.
 
WRAM Officer Induction Radio Interview
https://977wmoi.com/2023/06/introducing-thaddeus-bergschneider-2023-24-illinois-state-ffa-president/
 
Journal Courier 20 Under 40
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/journal-courier-s-20-40-thaddeus-thad-j-18550238.php

Farm Week Now article about FFA Week
https://www.farmweeknow.com/opinion/perspectives/its-ffa-week-let-the-fun-begin/article_3574fdd2-cb38-11ee-822a-1fa7f16b0922.html

Farm Progress FFA Tribute
https://www.farmprogress.com/ffa-chapter-tribute/ffa-tribute-thaddeus-bergschneider