The CHS Foundation invests in ag education though a $4.5 million investment in national FFA

The CHS Foundation is making its largest-ever investment in agricultural education and leadership development, committing $4.5 million over three years to National FFA. Building on a long-standing partnership, this investment reflects a shared commitment to helping young people discover their potential, explore opportunities in agriculture and develop the skills needed to lead in their communities and careers.

Together, the CHS Foundation and National FFA will create even more opportunities for students to learn by doing, connect with industry professionals and gain valuable leadership experience. Through FFA programs and experiences, young people can build confidence, expand their horizons and see firsthand the many pathways available within agriculture. This investment will support FFA and its programs in several key ways:

• Fund FFA programs in 15 states, including Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
• Support workforce development programming, which introduces students from all backgrounds to ag careers through CDEs, LDEs and leadership camps.
• Provide scholarships so that FFA members can attend conferences and contests and support student-led service projects.
• Invest in the National Association of Ag Educators, which helps recruit and retain ag teachers and build strong, engaging professional development programs.

"Agriculture's future depends on young people who are prepared to lead, innovate and solve problems, and FFA is where so many of them find that path," said Megan Wolle, president, CHS Foundation. "By investing in members and the ag educators who mentor them, we're helping build a strong, skilled workforce that will carry agriculture forward for generations."

At CHS, investing in the communities where our owners, customers and employees live and work is a fundamental part of who we are as a cooperative. Supporting education and career development is especially important to the future of rural America and the cooperative system. By helping students gain access to opportunities that build knowledge, confidence and connections, CHS and the CHS Foundation are helping develop the next generation of agricultural leaders.

The investment underscores the CHS commitment to stewardship and to empowering young people with the skills, experiences and opportunities needed to thrive in agriculture and beyond.

The CHS Foundation (https://www.chsinc.com/stewardship), funded by charitable gifts from CHS, is focused on developing a new generation of agricultural leaders for lifelong success. Together with our partners, we are igniting innovation and driving excellence in agriculture education, cultivating high-impact programs for rural youth and accelerating potential for careers in agriculture. The CHS Foundation also supports co-op education and rural safety and community projects.