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Today is the day! The final session of the 98th National FFA Convention.

The new 2025-2026 National FFA officers will be announced shortly, but before that, the National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider must deliver his retiring address.

Thad was the 2023-2024 Illinois FFA State President before being on the national team.

“As a national officer, I aspire to create a culture where all members know they belong and can pave their unique paths.”


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