Stewardship
Through our stewardship initiatives, we extend positive impact of the cooperative system to help agriculture and hometown communities thrive. These initiatives are key to one fundamental in our sustainability efforts: Community well-being.
Building a brighter future
CHS Stewardship includes the CHS Foundation and CHS Community Giving. Through these funding arms, we invest in programs that develop new generations of ag leaders and strengthen rural communities.
Learn about our 2020 accomplishments by reading our 2020 Stewardship Report.
CHS Community Giving
CHS Community Giving provides funding for safety training, supports cooperatives with matching grants, and encourages employees to share their time and resources. CHS Community Giving will invest $5.3 million by 2023 to strengthen hometown communities.
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CHS Foundation
The CHS Foundation is dedicated to developing the next generation of ag leaders through cooperative education, university partnerships and ag leadership programs. The CHS Foundation will invest $11.5 million by 2023 to ignite innovation in agricultural education.
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The CHS Foundation partners with National FFA Organization to support teachers and future ag leaders
The CHS Foundation will commit more than $4 million over the next three years as part of our ongoing support of FFA, teachers and agricultural education.
Twin Cities nonprofit groups provide personal connections during pandemic
“Mr. Smith only likes Adam and Eve apple juice, and 4-year-old Sally lives with six adults, so we got her an old iPad so she can watch kids shows,” says Dawn Selle, development director, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center.
Have questions about the programs we support or how to apply for funding?
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CHS Community Giving
We strive to make a meaningful impact in our local communities.
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CHS Foundation
The CHS Foundation is dedicated to developing the next generation of ag leaders.
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Giving guidelines
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our grant programs.
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Rural Health
The health and well-being of farmers and ranchers and their families is important to CHS.
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Ag health and safety
We support local, state and national ag health and safety programs.
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Seeds for Stewardship
Cooperatives: Apply for matching grants to increase your project’s impact.
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