CHS Inc.

We are proud to share the success of the 2024 CHS Giving Campaign, a two-week event that unites our employees in support of causes they care about. With CHS matching donations dollar-for-dollar, our employees were able to double their impact. The campaign offers a range of activities at our Inver Grove Heights, Minn., headquarters and across several of our local facilities, including employee challenges, charity fairs, a golf scramble and a kickball tournament and gift basket drawing. The activities add a fun and competitive element to our efforts. More than 918 employees participated, raising over $1.65 million through their donations and the CHS match. This total surpasses our goal of $1.35 million by more than $300,000, showing the generosity and commitment of our team. #CHSInc

“When we step outside our comfort zone, it can open the door to so many things,” says Sarah Cummins, senior safety specialist. She volunteers with the Oslo (Minn.) Fire and Rescue department. At CHS, eligible full-time employee receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year. Volunteering with a fire department is one of many different ways our employees give back. “I never pictured myself doing these kinds of things,” says Cummins. “Being a rescue volunteer helps me overcome my fears, pushes me to grow, and gives me confidence that I can handle things in life and at work.” Her volunteer training as both a rescuer and emergency medical responder (EMR) strengthens her performance as safety lead at the CHS canola processing plant in Hallock, Minn. “The fire department trains you to remain calm under pressure. They teach you how to safely respond when the unexpected happens," she says. "I can now speak to those things from personal experience when leading safety meetings and emphasize the importance of having a safety mindset to prevent injuries and accidents.”

Cooperatives provide value and create economic opportunities for their owners and are built on principles rooted in collaboration, democracy and social responsibility. As we celebrate National Co-op Month, we're proud to be the largest U.S. farmer-owned cooperative, growing market access for our owners, providing a reliable supply chain for inputs they use on their farms and ranches and strengthening rural communities. #CoopMonth

Interns at CHS contribute to innovative projects, learn from mentors and develop skills to help accelerate their careers. If you're looking for an internship, you may wonder when is the best time to apply. Here's one of our recruiters, Joylin Crosser-Olin, with an answer. Explore internships at CHS: https://lnkd.in/dnjJJsVn

From the Washington mountains to vast Kansas prairies to the rich farmland of Illinois, CHS ag retail business units dot the map, serving more than 450 communities. These locations offer a variety of products and services backed by advice from local experts. Each of the 25 ag retail business units look to the leadership of their senior director of operations. These individuals work closely with their local producer boards, employees and all areas within CHS to bring value to local farmer-owners and customers. Evan Fust is the senior director of operations for CHS High Plains based in Yuma, Colo., and CHS United Plains Ag based in Sharon Springs, Kan. From assisting in the elevator during harvest to representing CHS at community events, he creates connections with farmer-owners, customers and communities every day and is an advocate for the power of cooperatives.

Sergio Carrillo, vice president, internal audit with CHS, was recently honored with the Spouse Patriot Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, an organization that recognizes the unique needs and sacrifices made by military spouses and the teams that support them. “Carrillo has been incredibly supportive during my service away from home,” says Edward Markfort, chief warrant officer 3 with the U.S. Army Reserves. Carrillo offered flexibility for Markfort's wife, Weilin Markfort, who is on Carrillo's team at CHS, while she cared for their two young children. Weilin Markfort is a senior manager on our internal audit team. In her five years with CHS, her husband has been on active duties three times. Edward Markfort nominated Carrillo for the award. Guard and reserve spouses often share the challenge of military service. We're proud to offer assistance, especially while their loved ones are away from home. The photo below features (left to right) Bob Gagne, from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin, Edward Markfort, Sergio Carrillo, Weilin Markfort, and CHS EVP and General Counsel Brandon Smith.

We've invested in our Mankato, Minn., soybean processing facility with recent upgrades to expand capacity and position CHS for growth in soy oil refining. “The CHS grain processing business, supported by facilities like Mankato, is one of the best examples of creating connections to empower agriculture,” says John Griffith, executive vice president, ag business and CHS Hedging. “We’re connecting an acre of land and the grain produced on it to customers around the world.”

Monica Wohlhuter was an internal audit intern at CHS before joining our three-year finance and accounting rotational program. “I recommend looking at a company’s mission and values. I feel connected to the CHS mission of feeding the world and serving our farmer-owners,” she says. “My current rotation is in financial planning and analysis for our go-to-market team, which includes helping measure how we can better serve our customers. I find my job rewarding, and I like our commitment to giving back to communities.” Explore our career opportunities at https://jobs.chsinc.com/.

We rely on our truck drivers to transport materials and products through wholesale and retail supply chains. Logging 35 million miles annually, we operate one of the largest private truck fleets in the nation. For National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, join us in thanking the drivers who keep rural America moving every day.

You don’t need a background in the agriculture or energy industries to make an impact at CHS. Our intern program is designed to help students develop in-demand skills, work on value-added projects and connect with company leaders. Explore internships with us: https://lnkd.in/dnjJJsVn.