Registration is open for the 2025 CHS Annual Meeting, to be held Dec. 4-5 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The hotel registration deadline is Nov. 9.
The annual two-day meeting is the cornerstone event for our cooperative and a vital part of how we operate as a farmer-owned organization.
Who attends and why
- CHS owners: Attend to handle CHS governance, gain updates on CHS strategies and connect with other cooperative leaders.
- CHS Board of Directors members and CHS leaders: Provide strategic business insights, financial updates and engage with owners.
- Emerging leaders: Young farmers and ranchers participate in the New Leaders Forum, a networking and leadership training event held in conjunction with the annual meeting.
- Industry experts: Experts from inside and outside the cooperative system share their perspective on market trends, technology and policy.
What happens at the CHS Annual Meeting
- Board elections and governance voting: Delegates participate in democratic processes that determine leadership and policy direction.
- Strategic updates from CHS leaders: The CHS Board Chair, President and CEO Jay Debertin and CFO Olivia Nelligan provide updates about company performance and strategic priorities, helping members understand how their cooperative is evolving.
- Educational sessions on shifting trade flows, biofuels, market updates and other cooperative topics: Attendees gain knowledge through expert-led sessions that explore current challenges and opportunities in agriculture, energy and policy.
- Networking opportunities across generations and geographies.
Why CHS holds an annual meeting
As a cooperative, CHS is governed by its owners. The annual meeting is a key part of that democratic process, providing transparency, accountability and a platform for member engagement. It’s where owners have a voice in their cooperative, connect with peers and celebrate shared success.
The CHS Annual Meeting reflects our commitment to the future of agriculture and the cooperative system.
