When you're a co-op owner, you own every day.

Cooperative ownership means you own a system focused on the needs of your business and your community. Delivering valuable inputs, expertise and expanded market access, cooperatives help you own every day.

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Global Market Access

You Have a Voice

“The unique voice we bring to the table can help cut through the noise with a clear vision on the importance of liquid fuels. We know our owners and customers will rely on liquid fuels for the foreseeable future and we will make sure the needs of our owners are heard.”
Darin Hunhoff, executive vice president, energy, CHS
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“We connect people with policy, providing more opportunities for CHS leaders and owners to engage with federal and state policymakers, regulators and policy influencers. The voices of CHS owners carry immeasurable impact, making CHS one of the leading advocates for the cooperative system.”
Angela Tangen, manager, CHS Political Action Committee
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Cooperative leader Mike Traxinger smiles as he stands in a pasture near some of his cattle.
“Growing up, I wanted to help my neighbors and saw that advocacy and policy were ways to support my community. It is vital to have people who understand agriculture advocating for farmers and ranchers because we understand how a government’s decisions impact rural America.”
Mike Traxinger, general counsel and director of governmental affairs, Agtegra Cooperative, Houghton, S.D.
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“Cooperatives play a very important role, not only for farmers, but for the communities they support. Rather than being driven solely by profits or a handful of shareholders like an investor-owned company may be, they’re driven by what it takes to support their customers.”

Jake Rieke, associate director, United Farmers Cooperative, Fairfax, Minn.
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Benefit from Local Expertise

A sprayer applies herbicide in a field of young corn.
“Waterhemp has become extremely difficult to manage. My CHS agronomy consultant recommended an adjuvant to help with spray coverage, and I saw improved weed control.”
Paul Fossum, farmer, Hillsboro, N.D
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A CHS energy delivery driver carries a fuel hose to refill a storage tank.
“Working with their cooperative, farmers can use the near real-time analytics enabled by the Market Sight tool to make data-driven, informed fuel purchasing decisions based on their local market conditions.”
Matt Mlynarczyk, senior account manager, refined fuels, CHS
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Brandy and Kevin Evans stand in a pasture as a tractor loads a truck with feed in the background.
“The first 30 days of weaning calves can be stressful. It’s a critical time for the animal’s long-term health. Todd, our CHS nutrition consultant, has been a great asset. He set us up with a feeding plan that allows us to remain flexible.”
Kevin Evans, Thaler Land and Livestock, LaGrange, Wyo.
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Earn Patronage and Equity

Patronage and member equity are fundamental benefits of cooperative ownership.

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Help Communities Thrive

The benefits of cooperative ownership go beyond your operation. Cooperatives bring strength to rural communities by providing jobs, building economic stability and supporting local services. Through the CHS Foundation and CHS Community Giving, CHS is committed to meeting these 2023 goals on behalf of its farmer-owners.

CHS Foundation 2023 Goals

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students educated about ag co-ops

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students prepared for ag careers

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future ag leaders supported

CHS Community Giving 2023 Goals

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youth learn lifesaving safety and health lessons

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communities receive matching grants

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percent increase in employee volunteerism

Tap into a Global Supply Chain

As a cooperative owner, you are part of an extensive grain origination network that links your farming operation to world markets. And you benefit from a broad-based input system that harnesses the power of cooperative-owned refineries and growing agronomy resources to deliver inputs when and where you need them.

Focus on Long-Term Thinking

Looking for the next right answer is central to the cooperative model. That balance drives cooperatives to look for new, more efficient ways to do business with an eye to long-term success and value. Cooperative ownership means you’re part of a global network of experts and advocates who focus on market trends, challenges and opportunities, so you can stay focused on managing a productive business.
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Cooperative Ventures, a $50 million venture capital fund started by CHS and Growmark, has invested in a company developing autonomous tractor technology for row-crop farmers.
“This truly is an evolution of agriculture with the potential to lower equipment and labor costs by using smaller tractors that are more fuel-efficient, while improving sustainability through reduced soil compaction.”
Ben Van Straten, director of innovation and sustainability, CHS
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CHS animal nutrition products are helping a next-generation rancher practice regenerative agriculture by supplementing natural grasses with Payback® mineral while his cattle are on pasture. Kyler Beard, producer and Payback feeds customer, strategically places mineral tubs to encourage his cows to trample weeds, giving native grasses space to grow.

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Ag operations need equipment that works every day and makes the most of every hour. Cenex® premium diesel fuels are evolving with an additive package engineered to boost power, performance and engine protection for today’s equipment – and the Tier V engines of tomorrow.

“We know a major focus of upcoming EPA standards will be lowering emissions and we proactively planned for that in this updated formula, but we’ve also taken the opportunity to increase fuel efficiency, enhance performance and help users get the most out of their equipment and fuel investments”
Erin Wroge, senior product manager, CHS refined fuels
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A grain delivery truck leaves the CHS Herman grain elevator.
Increased soy crush capacity at CHS soy refineries will help meet the growing demand for soy oil, spurred in part by increased interest in renewable diesel.
“CHS has been in the soy crush business for decades and we’re in it for the long haul. It has allowed us to capture the increase in margins that we’ve seen in recent years, and it also puts us in a good position to explore other opportunities for growth in the future.”
Darrin Carlson, director of oilseed crush, CHS
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Contact your local cooperative to learn more about the benefits of cooperative ownership.