CHS Oilseed Processing

At CHS, our purpose is to create connections that empower agriculture. CHS is a diversified global agribusiness cooperative owned by farmers and local cooperatives across the United States. First organized in 1929, CHS employs more than 11,000 dedicated people around the globe who provide our owners with a strong, efficient supply chain, global market access and inputs.

Our core values

• we set high standards and hold ourselves accountable. 
• We put the well-being of our people, customers and communities first every day.
• We believe excellence and growth stem from diverse thinking.
• We work together for shared success and to strengthen our communities.

Governance

CHS is a cooperative, which means it’s governed by the farmers and local cooperatives that own it. Our owners have elected 17 full-time farmers or ranchers to serve on the CHS Board of Directors, representing eight regions from across the country. The number of directors representing each region is determined by business volume and the number of farmers, ranchers and cooperatives in the area.