UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 04, 2017

ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY

	Return Address Line 1 Return Address Line 2 Return Address Line 3 51 MERCEDES WAY EDGEWOOD NY 11717
	Investor Address Line 1 Investor Address Line 2 Investor Address Line 3 Investor Address Line 4 Investor Address Line 5 John Sample 1234 ANYWHERE STREET ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1

Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: March 13, 2017
Date: May 04, 2017          Time: 8:30 AM CST
Location: JAMES R. RANDALL RESEARCH CENTER
1001 Brush College Road                   Decatur, Illinois 62526
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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How to Access the Proxy Materials

	Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. 2017 Letter to Stockholders, Proxy Statement and 2016 Form 10-K How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET:             www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE:        1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*:                sendmaterial@proxyvote.com *  If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 20, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery.
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	Voting items
	The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):		The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): 2  Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2017. 3  Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following proposal: 4  Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation.
	1.	Election of Directors
		Nominees
	1A	A.L. Boeckmann
	1B	T.K. Crews
	1C	P. Dufour
	1D	D.E. Felsinger
	1E	S.F. Harrison
	1F	J.R. Luciano
	1G	P.J. Moore
	1H	F.J. Sanchez
	1I	D.A. Sandler
	1J	D.T. Shih
	1K	K.R. Westbrook
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NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

			Voting Instructions
		THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO BANKS AND BROKERS AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
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