A Growth Engine for
Local Communities

Often we are the largest employer and contributor to the local tax base in towns that are relatively small and in rural locations. Our recent expansions in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, and Port Neal, Iowa, created new jobs at those facilities. For every new direct position created, we estimate seven indirect jobs are created in the local community, ranging from schools and health facilities to grocery stores and other small businesses.

We are also committed to contributing to the vitality of local communities through the volunteer efforts of our employees and through contributions of in-kind and cash donations. In 2016, our community donations totaled $1.02 million and education donations totaled $372,000. All CF plants support community programs on an ongoing basis, and our distribution facilities provide mini-grants to fund educational and environmental projects at local schools.