STEWARDSHIP

INVESTING IN RURAL AMERICA

Making a meaningful difference

CHS Stewardship encompasses the CHS Foundation and CHS Community Giving. We are committed to extending the positive impact of the cooperative system to make a meaningful difference and drive value on behalf of CHS and our owners.

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CHS Foundation

Developing a new generation of ag leaders for life.

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CHS Community Giving

Doing better by working together to strengthen hometown communities and ag safety.

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Stewardship Spotlight

Learn how the grants, scholarships and programs we support are making a difference.

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Seeds for Stewardship

Cooperatives: Apply now for matching grants to impact your community.

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Students benefit from the CHS Foundation university partnerships

The CHS Foundation recently added Miles Community College as a new university partner. Through the CHS Foundation University Partnership program, we support 25 colleges and universities with scholarships and college club mini-grants to students studying agriculture.

CHS Community Giving supports rural and mental health initiatives

CHS Community Giving recently announced an $85,000 grant to support three of AgriSafe’s ag health and safety initiatives. Funding includes $25,000 designated to support AgriSafe’s new initiative to train 300 rural health care professionals and 200 rural influencers to better identify mental health signs and recommend treatment.