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Maroa-Forsyth Student Named Among Top Illinois FFA Leaders
Gehrig Bunselmeyer recognized as a Top 10 Section President by the Illinois FFA
Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:23pm
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A student from Maroa-Forsyth High School, Gehrig Bunselmeyer, has been named one of the top student leaders in Illinois agriculture. Bunselmeyer, who is the Section 16 President, is one of 10 students statewide to receive the 'Top 10 Section President' recognition from the Illinois FFA and will be honored at the Illinois FFA State Convention.
Why it matters
The Illinois FFA program plays a crucial role in developing the next generation of agricultural leaders in the state. This recognition highlights the continued importance of agricultural education and the achievements of standout students like Bunselmeyer.
The details
As part of the award, Bunselmeyer and the other Top 10 Section Presidents will be invited to attend the Premier 20 Leadership Conference later this month in Bloomington, where they will participate in leadership and professional development training. The program is supported by the Illinois Farm Bureau, which sponsors initiatives aimed at preparing young people for careers in agriculture.
- Bunselmeyer was named a Top 10 Section President by the Illinois FFA on April 5, 2026.
- The Illinois FFA State Convention, where Bunselmeyer will be honored, will take place later this year.
- The Premier 20 Leadership Conference that Bunselmeyer will attend is scheduled for later this month in Bloomington.
The players
Gehrig Bunselmeyer
A student at Maroa-Forsyth High School and the Section 16 President of the Illinois FFA, who has been recognized as one of the top 10 student leaders in the state.
Illinois FFA
The Illinois chapter of the National FFA Organization, which aims to develop the next generation of agricultural leaders and recognizes outstanding student achievement.
Illinois Farm Bureau
An organization that sponsors leadership development initiatives for FFA and 4-H students in Illinois, including the Premier 20 Leadership Conference.
What’s next
Bunselmeyer and the other Top 10 Section Presidents will attend the Premier 20 Leadership Conference later this month in Bloomington.
The takeaway
This recognition of Gehrig Bunselmeyer's leadership in the Illinois FFA highlights the continued importance of agricultural education and the state's commitment to developing the next generation of agricultural leaders.
