•• SEE MORE •• To view a video, visit chsinc.com/c. Application Education in Kansas More than 40 CHS custom applicators from seven CHS cooperatives gathered in Colby, Kan., in July to test and sharpen their skills in a fun, competitive learning environment. “Events like the CHS Applicator Rodeo highlight skill and knowledge development, while providing a real-world way to display professional competency,” says Larry Schermerhorn, vice president of farm supply, CHS Country Operations. “CHS spends millions of dollars on equipment, training and tracking to help provide the service our customers deserve.” Application competitions included driving courses that simulate fi eld conditions. The test grounds were mapped out with waterways and other obstructions to measure applicator profi ciency in spraying cropland precisely, accurately and safely. Operators competed in events that tested their driving skills, maintenance savvy, and safety and agronomic knowledge. Between events, they tried out the latest application technologies. CHS Country Operations personnel put on the event by bringing in equipment suppliers and manufacturers and crop protection business partners. Your CHS Connection 17