Articles tagged under: CHS Foundation
75 Years of Giving
Published December 22, 2022
The CHS Foundation focuses on three areas, cooperative education, university partnerships and ag leadership programs. The foundation is celebrating its 75th anniversary. "It's one of the oldest corporate foundations which is really indicative of that philanthropic commitment that our member-owners bring…CHS Foundation Invests in Precision Agriculture
Published April 28, 2022
The CHS Foundation has awarded six grants to support precision agriculture. Two of these grants are for schools in this region. Lake Region State College in Devils Lake was awarded nearly $68,000 to purchase hardware and software for its precision…Making an Investment in the Future of Agriculture
Published October 27, 2021
The CHS Foundation is partnering with the National FFA Organization to support the future of agriculture. CHS Foundation President Nanci Lilja says the investment is spread across many different programs. "We support the National Teach Ag Campaign, National FFA Convention,…Ag Safety Award to be Presented to William Nelson
Published January 17, 2020
The Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America is presenting its lifetime achievement award to William Nelson, who is retired from the CHS Foundation. Nelson was the first and longest-serving chair of the ASHCA board of directors. The award will…CHS Foundation Connects with the Next Generation in Agriculture
Published November 4, 2019
The CHS Foundation attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Communication Specialist Tera Stoddard says the foundation is connecting to FFA differently this year. "We're trying to build on the cooperative spirit and give back. We're sponsoring a teacher's lounge…Celebrating 50 Years of Women in the FFA
Published November 4, 2019
At the 1969 National FFA Convention, women gained full membership in the National FFA Organization. Fifty years later, the organization is celebrating the milestone. North Dakota FFA State Parliamentarian Hannah Remington had a realization at last week's delegate session. "I…CHS Foundation Grants $1.5 Million to SDSU Precision Program
Published November 16, 2018
The CHS Foundation is providing a $1.5 million grant to support the South Dakota State University precision agriculture program and the construction of the Raven Precision Agriculture Center. SDSU is the first land-grant university to offer a bachelor’s degree and…Supporting FFA Members With Hands-On Learning
Published October 26, 2018
Blue and gold FFA jackets flooded the FFA Expo during the National FFA Convention. CHS Communications Specialist Tera Fair says the CHS Foundation booth focused on precision agriculture, showing students what they can do with hands-on learning. "CHS is here to…