CHS

Friday November 11^th 2011 brought the State Officer team and a few Regional Presidents to CHS, the U.S.-based diversified energy, grains and foods company owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives along with preferred stockholders. Based right in the twin cities area, Minnesota is proud to call itself home to the largest agricultural cooperative in the United States.

We learned about business solutions, grain marketing, and internships and career opportunities during our time with employees of the company. The day was filled with many learning opportunities and great conversation. Throughout our day of learning and sharing we noticed three main similarities between CHS and the FFA; professionalism, genuine interest, and progressiveness.

When we arrived to the headquarters we were greeted by handshake and taken to a conference room that was filled with sincere professionalism by every person entering. The FFA works hard to develop students’ professionalism, the same kind that CHS looks for in incoming employees.

CHS believes in the FFA and its mission of developing premier leadership, personal growth, and career success though agricultural education. The FFA appreciates CHS and all of their work in the agriculture industry. There is a genuine interest taken by both groups, bound by the larger agricultural community.

By earning the ranking of the largest agricultural cooperative in the country, CHS has proven that one of their highest standards is progressiveness. FFA has over half a million members across the country, showing a sincere dedication to being progressive. Both groups are always yearning to push its standards higher and to always promote the best for all of its members.

The partnership between CHS and the FFA is inevitable and the level of appreciation is unbreakable, but the core of it all is the shared passion for agriculture.

Stationed by the Ear of Corn,

Katie McNab