Scruppses attend co-op institute

In early December, Jason and Danielle Scrupps, Ritzville, Wash., participated in the CHS New Leader Institute in Minneapolis, Minn. The young producer program is organized by CHS Inc., the nation’s leading farmer-owned cooperative.

The Scruppses represented AgVentures NW, LLC, Odessa, Wash., at the CHS New Leader Institute, held in conjunction with the CHS Annual Meeting. The Scruppses were among 130 participants from 14 states. Participants were nominated by their local cooperative or a producer organization.

During the three-day institute participants examined issues and challenges facing co...