ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CHS Inc.
(NASDAQ: CHSCP), the nation's leading farmer-owned cooperative and
a global energy, grains and foods company, announced today it has
expanded its commitment to furthering agricultural education
through a gift of $225,000 to the
International Food and Agribusiness Management Association
(IFAMA).
IFAMA, an international management organization based in
Washington, D.C., brings together
current and future business, academic and government leaders, along
with industry stakeholders to improve food and agribusiness systems
globally.
The $225,000 gift will make CHS a
premier sponsor of IFAMA's 2015 World Forum and Symposium, held
June 14-18 in Minneapolis, Minn. The five-day forum –
expected to draw more than 400 students, academic, government and
business leaders – will include interactive discussions and
presentations that address global nutritional security.
"Investing in the next generation of agriculturists is the
primary focus of CHS Corporate Citizenship and the CHS Foundation,"
said William Nelson, president, CHS
Foundation and vice president, CHS Corporate Citizenship.
"Partnering with IFAMA and the participating colleges and
universities in the Agribusiness & World Food Forum is an
excellent example of how CHS works on behalf of its farmer and
rancher owners to make investments that create a strong future and
strong future leaders for agriculture."
IFAMA President Thad Simmons
added: "As agribusiness leaders, it is our responsibility to
develop future generations of talent passionate about creating and
implementing solutions that will ensure we can overcome food
security challenges of the future.
"We believe that partnerships made through the World Forum –
between academics, government and the private sector – are
foundational to success. Today we are delighted to announce CHS
Inc. as a premier supporter of the IFAMA World Forum."
CHS Inc. (www.chsinc.com) is a leading global agribusiness owned
by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. Diversified in energy,
grains and foods, CHS is committed to helping its customers,
farmer-owners and other stakeholders grow their businesses through
its domestic and global operations. CHS, a Fortune 100 company,
supplies energy, crop nutrients, grain marketing services, animal
feed, food and food ingredients, along with business solutions
including insurance, financial and risk management services. The
company operates petroleum refineries/pipelines and manufactures,
markets and distributes Cenex® brand refined fuels,
lubricants, propane and renewable energy products.
IFAMA is an international management organization based in
Washington, D.C. that brings
together current and future business, academic and government
leaders along with other industry stakeholders to improve the
strategic focus, transparency, sustainability and responsiveness of
the global food and agribusiness system. IFAMA has over 700 members
in more than 50 countries, and serves as an effective worldwide
networking organization, bridging the agribusiness industry,
researchers, educators, government, consumer groups and
non-governmental organizations.
SOURCE CHS Inc.