INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Nov. 9, 2026/National FFA Organization) – The CHS Foundation recently announced grants totaling $4.5 million to the National FFA Organization, strengthening a longstanding partnership dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders, building agriculture’s talent pipeline and advancing agricultural education.

“CHS has been a steadfast partner to FFA for many years, and this commitment reflects their deep belief in the power of agricultural education,” said Molly Ball, president of the National FFA Foundation and chief marketing officer of the National FFA Organization. “By investing in FFA members and the agriculture teachers who guide them every day, CHS is helping create meaningful pathways into agriculture and ensuring members have the support they need to succeed.”

The grants will help fund FFA programs in 15 states, including Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin, provide support for conferences and contests, connect students from all backgrounds with agricultural careers through the workforce development program, and support the National Association of Agricultural Educators in recruiting ag teachers and building strong local programs.

“Agriculture’s future depends on young people who are prepared to lead, innovate and solve problems, and FFA is where so many of them find that path,” said Megan Wolle, president of the CHS Foundation. “By investing in members and the ag educators who mentor them, we’re helping build a strong, skilled workforce that will carry agriculture forward for generations.”

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,053,847 student members as part of 9,591 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,053,847 student members as part of 9,591 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.

About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.

About CHS Foundation
The CHS Foundation (https://www.chsinc.com/stewardship), funded by charitable gifts from CHS, is focused on developing a new generation of agricultural leaders for lifelong success. Together with our partners, we are igniting innovation and driving excellence in agricultuEl education, cultivating high-impact programs for rural youth and accelerating potential for careers in agriculture. The CHS Foundation also supports co-op education and rural safety and community projects.

CHS Inc. (www.chsinc.com) creates connections to empower agriculture. As a leading global agribusiness and the largest farmer-owned cooperative in the United States, CHS serves customers in 65 countries. We provide critical crop inputs, market access and risk management services that help farmers feed the world. Our diversified agronomy, grains, foods and energy businesses recorded revenues of approximately $39 billion in fiscal year 2026. CHS is committed to reducing our impact on the planet, finding and developing new solutions in agriculture and energy, and investing in ways to build a better future for our owners, customers, employees and communities.