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The Connection Center is a place for attendees to gather at the CHS Annual Meeting.

What is the CHS Annual Meeting?

CHS members engage in governance, participate in learning sessions, get updates on business strategies and connect with other owners.
Oct 29, 2025

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 leadership: CHS Board Chair Dan Schurr, 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.


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