The CHS Foundation recently announced grants of nearly $4.3 million to the National FFA Organization, continuing its partnership in supporting the next generation of leaders, the talent pipeline and agricultural education.

"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with CHS," said Molly Ball, president of the National FFA Foundation and chief marketing officer of the National FFA Organization. "Throughout our partnership, CHS has been unwavering in its support and continues to see the potential leaders in each of our members and advisors."

The grants will help fund FFA programs in 17 states, provide scholarships for attending conferences and contests, introduce students from all backgrounds to ag careers through the workforce development program, and support the National Association of Ag Educators in attracting ag teachers and building strong teaching programs.

"CHS and its foundation are proud to make the largest gift in the foundation's 75-year history to National FFA. By supporting FFA, we are creating connections with the next generation of leaders who will empower agriculture and help transform the science, business and technology of agriculture for the future," says Megan Wolle, president of the CHS Foundation. "FFA inspires students from all backgrounds to choose ag careers and shapes leadership skills that last a lifetime. Our increased commitment will help FFA elevate and expand its amazing work with ag educators and students."

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 945,000 student members as part of 9,163 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.