CHS Foundation Awards Precision Agriculture Grants to Six Colleges and Universities

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The CHS Foundation has announced six grants totaling $829,000 to enhance precision agriculture education and development. Major funding recipients include Colorado State University, awarded over $250,000 for a precision irrigation curriculum. Since 2018, the foundation has contributed more than $3.1 million to support similar programs across U.S. colleges. Other beneficiaries include Montana State University, Oklahoma State University, and Lake Area Technical College. These initiatives aim to bolster innovation and attract future leaders in agriculture.

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• Total grants of $829,000 support precision agriculture education.
• Colorado State University receives over $250,000 for new curriculum development.
• CHS Foundation has committed over $3.1 million since 2018 to agriculture education initiatives.

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New $829,000 Donation Will Help Drive Precision Agriculture

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CHS Foundation, funded by charitable gifts from CHS Inc. (NASDAQ: CHSCP), announced today six grants totaling $829,000 to support development, education and sustainable benefits of precision agriculture. The CHS Foundation supports agricultural and energy-related projects at colleges and universities across the CHS trade area through its annual competitive grant program. In 2021, that program focused on precision agriculture and cooperative education.

Colorado State University is the largest recipient of the 2022 grants, receiving more than $250,000 to develop a new precision irrigation curriculum for high school ag students and educators.

"The CHS Foundation recognizes the continuing strength and importance of precision agriculture and remains committed to supporting education that develops future ag leaders," says Nanci Lilja, president, CHS Foundation. "The world depends on agriculture, and the industry has never been more important than it is today. We need innovation and technology advancements to drive agriculture forward and attract the best possible talent to our industry."

The CHS Foundation has committed more than $3.1 million since 2018 to support new and expanding precision agriculture programs at colleges and universities around the U.S. 

Projects funded as part of the $829,000 initiative are:

• $256,723 to Colorado State University to develop a new precision irrigation curriculum for high school students and educators
• $218,211 to Montana State University to create a precision ag model farm for interdisciplinary research and education
• $25,000 to Lake Area Technical College, Watertown, S.D., to further develop its precision ag simulation lab
• $246,422 to Oklahoma State University for hands-on learning in precision ag technologies and to develop skills in sensors and autonomous systems
• $67,875 Lake Region State College, Devils Lake, N.D., to purchase state-of-the-art hardware and software for precision ag research and development
• $15,000 Redlands Community College, El Reno, Okla., to support its agriculture technology program in development

About the CHS Foundation  

The CHS Foundation, funded by charitable gifts from CHS Inc., is focused on developing new generations of agriculture leaders for life-long success. Together, with its partners, the foundation is igniting innovation and driving excellence in agriculture education, cultivating high-impact programs for rural youth and accelerating potential for careers in agriculture. Learn more at chsfoundation.org. 

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FAQ

What is the total amount of grants awarded by the CHS Foundation in 2022?

The CHS Foundation awarded a total of $829,000 in grants in 2022.

Which university received the largest grant from the CHS Foundation?

Colorado State University received the largest grant, over $250,000.

How much has the CHS Foundation contributed to precision agriculture since 2018?

Since 2018, the CHS Foundation has contributed more than $3.1 million.

What is the purpose of the grants awarded by the CHS Foundation?

The grants are aimed at supporting the development and education of precision agriculture.

Can you list some universities that received grants from the CHS Foundation?

Yes, recipients include Colorado State University, Montana State University, and Oklahoma State University.