University Support In 1947, the CHS Foundation’s founding cooperatives recognized the role agriculture businesses play in building communities, in bettering lives, and in giving back. Beginning as the Central Exchange Foundation, the initial focus was on charitable purposes to build…
Building the Future of Ag with FFA and 4-H FFA and 4-H are synonymous with the future of agriculture, which is why for nearly six decades, the CHS Foundation has supported both organizations in a variety of ways, including providing…
Supporting the Cooperative Business Model As the charitable arm of the largest farmer-owned cooperative in the United States, keeping the cooperative system strong and thriving was one of the first focuses of the CHS Foundation. By supporting cooperative education programming,…
Elevating the Educators Building a strong and well-educated next generation in agriculture begins with the teachers who are committed to bringing ag-related lessons to their students, which is why the CHS Foundation is equally committed to providing support to help…
A Series of Firsts In 75 years, the CHS Foundation has experienced several firsts that have solidified its mission and contributed to the impact it has had on the agriculture industry. Strategic partnerships with organizations that share the core values…