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Developing future ag leaders

Funded by charitable gifts from CHS since 1947, the CHS Foundation is dedicated to developing a new generation of ag leaders for lifelong success. Through cooperative education, university partnerships and ag leadership programs, the CHS Foundation is helping build a strong agriculture talent pipeline for the future.

Celebrating 75 years
A look back on 75 years of giving
In 2022, the CHS Foundation celebrated 75 years of giving back. Take a look back at our impact on agricultural leadership and education and the incredible partners CHS Foundation partners that helped move the agricultural industry forward. Without them, the last 75 years of giving would not have been possible. We’re proud of the long-lasting relationships and continue to build partnerships that develop the next generation of leaders in agriculture through cooperative education, university partnerships and ag leadership programs.

2022 was a monumental year for the CHS Foundation as we celebrated our 75th anniversary. Learn about what we accomplished over the last 75 years and the progress we made towards our three-year strategy that ends in 2023.

Download the 2022 CHS Stewardship Report
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University funding
The CHS Foundation provides funding for projects at two- and four-year colleges and universities. 
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Scholarships
More than 225 scholarships awarded to college students studying agriculture.
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Ag leadership
Learn about the ag leadership programs we support to build a strong talent pipeline.
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FFA is developing ag advocates
FFA is a signature partner in the CHS Foundation’s efforts to develop ag leaders for life.
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CHS Foundation celebrates 75 years of giving back to agriculture

As we celebrate this significant milestone, we look back on decades of supporting future ag leaders with thoughts from several key partners.

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Wisconsin teacher wins top CHS Foundation grant
In honor of the CHS Foundation’s 75th anniversary, the CHS Foundation awarded $75,000 to ag teachers. A first-year ag educator in Wisconsin took home the top prize.
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CHS Community Giving
Learn about the ways we strengthen hometown communities by support of cooperative matching grants, safety projects and employee volunteerism.
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Funded by gifts from CHS Inc
Learn about how our energy, agronomy, grains and food cooperative creates connections to empower agriculture.

CHS Stewardship does not make funding decisions based on race, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, veteran status, or characteristics protected under any applicable laws of any location in which CHS operates.